Michigan Population by Age

The median age in Michigan is 39.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.83% were under the age of 15, 20.09% aged 15 to 29, 44.86% aged 30 to 64, 15.16% aged 65 to 84, and 2.07% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Michigan population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Michigan's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 564,817 5.61%
5 to 9 years 594,919 5.91%
10 to 14 years 634,193 6.3%
15 to 19 years 662,727 6.59%
20 to 24 years 682,724 6.78%
25 to 29 years 676,297 6.72%
30 to 34 years 622,738 6.19%
35 to 39 years 613,102 6.09%
40 to 44 years 579,178 5.76%
45 to 49 years 619,853 6.16%
50 to 54 years 662,325 6.58%
55 to 59 years 711,087 7.07%
60 to 64 years 705,496 7.01%
65 to 69 years 587,244 5.84%
70 to 74 years 459,662 4.57%
75 to 79 years 289,692 2.88%
80 to 84 years 188,378 1.87%
85 years and over 208,080 2.07%
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Michigan population by age group

Key stats
3,139,380
Population under 25 years
2,491,315
Population aged 25-44
2,698,761
Population aged 45-64
1,733,056
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Michigan's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Michigan population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 711,087 (7.07% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Michigan was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 711,087 (7.07%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Michigan was the 80-84 years with a population of 188,378 (1.87%).

Michigan population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Michigan's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Michigan's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Michigan population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 6,140,600 (61.02% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 2,188,856 21.75%
18 to 64 years 6,140,600 61.02%
85 years and over 1,733,056 17.22%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Michigan's population under 18 was 21.75%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Michigan's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.02%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Michigan's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.22% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Michigan population pyramid

Population pyramid for Michigan is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Michigan's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Michigan, is 27.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Michigan, is 26.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Michigan is 54.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Michigan is 3.8.
The graph shows Michigan's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Michigan population pyramid i.e. Michigan population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Michigan's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 288,862 275,955 564,817
5 to 9 years 306,114 288,805 594,919
10 to 14 years 324,974 309,219 634,193
15 to 19 years 339,252 323,475 662,727
20 to 24 years 347,899 334,825 682,724
25 to 29 years 344,878 331,419 676,297
30 to 34 years 313,922 308,816 622,738
35 to 39 years 307,002 306,100 613,102
40 to 44 years 290,209 288,969 579,178
45 to 49 years 308,761 311,092 619,853
50 to 54 years 329,890 332,435 662,325
55 to 59 years 350,845 360,242 711,087
60 to 64 years 345,966 359,530 705,496
65 to 69 years 284,320 302,924 587,244
70 to 74 years 214,587 245,075 459,662
75 to 79 years 131,350 158,342 289,692
80 to 84 years 80,360 108,018 188,378
85 years and over 74,134 133,946 208,080
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Things to know

What is the population of Michigan under 18?

Michigan's population under the age of 18 is 2,188,856, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.75% of the total resident population of Michigan.

What is the aging population in Michigan?

Michigan's population aged 65 years and above was 1,733,056. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.22% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2023
Michigan Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Michigan age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Michigan population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Michigan. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Michigan by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Michigan.

Key observations

The largest age group in Michigan was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 711,087 (7.07%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Michigan was the 80-84 years with a population of 188,378 (1.87%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Michigan population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Michigan is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Michigan total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Michigan Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Michigan Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Michigan - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Michigan population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Michigan. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Michigan population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Michigan population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Michigan is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Michigan is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Michigan Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Michigan Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Michigan population pyramid, which represents the Michigan population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Michigan, is 27.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Michigan, is 26.5.
  • Total dependency ratio for Michigan is 54.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Michigan is 3.8.

Michigan population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Michigan population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Michigan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Michigan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Michigan for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Michigan Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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