Largest Cities in Michigan by Population

Michigan, Located in the Great Lakes region of the Midwestern United States, this state is recognized for its two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac. Its major cities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, and it is widely known as the center of the American automotive industry. The state also boasts the longest freshwater coastline in the world.. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 9,966,555 inhabitants. The state was created 189 years ago in 1837. Its capital city is Lansing.

Battle Creek
Battle Creek

Battle Creek, The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Bay City
Bay City

Bay City, City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

Bedford
Bedford

Bedford, Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Known for its expansive coastlines, immense forests, and manufacturing heritage, Michigan is home to a variety of exciting cities and charming small towns. With a population of over 10 million, Michigan provides plenty to see and do within its nearly 97,000 square miles. Some of the standout urban and rural destinations in Michigan include:

Detroit - As Michigan's largest city, Detroit is on the rebound with reinvented riverfronts, a lively arts and culture scene, and buzzing new restaurants within historic Art Deco skyscrapers. Don't miss hits like the Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum.

Ann Arbor - Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor has a hip college town vibe with quirky shops, farm-to-table eateries, and cultural attractions like the Hands-On Museum. Outdoors lovers can explore the nearby Huron River.

Grand Rapids - Situated on the Grand River, Grand Rapids boasts great microbreweries, museums, and the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Nearby beach towns provide access to Michigan's Gold Coast.

Traverse City - The gateway to northern Michigan's beaches and cherry orchards, Traverse City offers mountainous scenery and lakeside charm. It's renowned for its film festival, wineries, and classic lighthouses.

Holland - Immaculately preserved Dutch heritage makes Holland a charming small town getaway, in addition to its Tulip Time Festival each spring. Its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline provides a picturesque backdrop.

With its diversity of communities set against the beauty of two Great Lakes, Michigan has unique destinations to suit any traveler's interests.

All Michigan Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Michigan.

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City Name County Population
Battle Creek Calhoun 50,799
Bay City Bay 32,717
Bedford Calhoun 32,199
Burton Genesee 28,462
Birmingham Oakland 21,312
Brighton Livingston 18,895
Berkley Oakland 15,277
Big Rapids Mecosta 10,408
Beverly Hills Marquette 10,276
Benton Harbor Berrien 9,692
Buena Vista Saginaw 6,816
Byron Center Kent 5,822
Belding Ionia 5,738
Benton Heights Berrien 4,084
Bloomfield Hills Oakland 3,988
Belleville Wayne 3,865
Boyne City Charlevoix 3,729
Buchanan Berrien 3,527
Blissfield Lenawee 3,248
Bennington Shiawassee 3,048
Beechwood Ottawa 3,015
Bingham Leelanau 2,960
Bad Axe Huron 2,889
Bridgman Berrien 2,200
Brownlee Park Calhoun 2,108
Bangor Van Buren 2,087
Baraga Baraga 1,938
Brant Saginaw 1,895
Berrien Springs Berrien 1,718
Bridgewater Washtenaw 1,714
Bark River Delta 1,521
Birch Run Saginaw 1,469
Bronson Branch 1,334
Breckenridge Gratiot 1,265
Brown City Sanilac 1,243
Bingham Farms Oakland 1,138
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