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.

There are 40 city/town in Michigan, . The largest city of Michigan is Sterling Heights with a population of 131,709. Other cities include, Southfield population 72,174, Saint Clair Shores population 58,390, Saginaw population 47,823, Southgate population 29,135

Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights, The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Southfield
Southfield

Southfield, A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Saint Clair Shores
Saint Clair Shores

Saint Clair Shores, The most populous city in Macomb 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
Sterling Heights Macomb 131,709
Southfield Oakland 72,174
Saint Clair Shores Macomb 58,390
Saginaw Saginaw 47,823
Southgate Wayne 29,135
Scio Washtenaw 17,908
Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa 13,359
South Lyon Oakland 11,846
Saint Joseph Berrien 8,290
Saint Johns Clinton 7,904
Saint Louis Gratiot 7,086
Saint Clair Saint Clair 7,079
Shields Saginaw 6,587
Salem Washtenaw 6,464
South Monroe Monroe 6,433
Swartz Creek Genesee 5,491
Sparta Kent 5,321
Saugatuck Allegan 3,408
Skidway Lake Ogemaw 3,392
Spring Lake Ottawa 2,504
Sandusky Sanilac 2,494
Saline Washtenaw 2,254
Swan Creek Saginaw 2,228
Sturgis Saint Joseph 2,207
Shelby Macomb 2,043
Saint Charles Saginaw 1,886
Sylvan Lake Oakland 1,840
Springville Lenawee 1,815
Sharon Kalkaska 1,782
South Rockwood Monroe 1,648
Springfield Oakland 1,612
Sebewaing Huron 1,611
Schoolcraft Kalamazoo 1,548
Shepherd Isabella 1,490
Saranac Ionia 1,325
Superior Houghton 1,299
Stockbridge Ingham 1,240
Scottville Mason 1,209
South Gull Lake Kalamazoo 1,182
Sagola Dickinson 1,074
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