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Michigan Statistics: Population

Sources for statistics about the State of Michigan.

Population

American Factfinder
Data access tool from the U.S. Census Bureau.  You can use American FactFinder to view, print, and download statistics about population, housing, industry, and business. Using FactFinder, you can also find U.S. Census Bureau products; create reference and thematic maps; and search for specific data.

Michigan Census Data
This site from the Michigan Department of History, Arts & Libraries compiles Michigan census data in one place and provides updates on the most current data releases.

Population and Economic Data for Michigan - Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
Includes a number of useful documents compiling data for Michigan counties, including some time series.

Estimation of the number of immigrants and refugees in Lansing, Michigan, 2005-2007
A report prepared for the Family and Community Vitality Focus Area of the Innovation in University-Community Research Collaboration Grants

Additional Census Resources

The Main Library Census Alcove (1 East) has a complete run of the decennial censuses from 1790 to the present in print. The volumes cover all available census geography for Michigan.  Historical census volumes are also available online in pdf format.

Visit the U.S. Census Statistics Research Guide for more information.