
Sitemap to all pages covering the state of Michigan. Contributions and photography for the Michigan guides from Alex Nitzman, Andy Field, Brent Ivy, Carter Buchanan and Ryan Pooya.
Photo Guides
Interstates
Interstate 69
Interstate 75
Interstate 94
Interstate 96
Interstate 275
Interstate 475
Interstate 675
Interstate 194
Interstate 196
Interstate 496
Interstate 696
Business Loop I-69 – Coldwater
Business Loop I-69 – Port Huron
Business Loop I-75 – St. Ignace
Business Spur I-75 – Sault Ste. Marie
Business Loop I-94 – Battle Creek
Business Loop I-94 – Port Huron
Business Loop I-96 – Lansing
Business Loop I-196 – South Haven
Business Loop I-196 – Holland-Zeeland
Business Spur I-196 – Grand Rapids
Other Roads
Michigan Highway Nomenclature
Michigan State Trunklines are referenced with the designation of M and the route number. For instance Michigan 15 is locally known as M-15. Additionally the county designated highway system within the state utilizes A-, B-, C-, D-, E-, G-, and H- as part of the numbering convention.
Population Statistics
State Population | |||||
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10,077,331 | |||||
Metropolitan Populations | |||||
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | 4,392,041 | Grand Rapids-Kentwood | 1,087,592 | ||
Lansing-East Lansing | 541,297 | Flint | 406,211 | ||
Ann Arbor | 372,258 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 324,501 | ||
Kalamazoo-Portage | 261,670 | Saginaw | 190,124 | ||
Top County Populations | |||||
Wayne | 1,793,561 | Oakland | 1,274,395 | ||
Macomb | 881,217 | Kent | 657,974 | ||
Genesee | 406,211 | Washtenaw | 372,258 | ||
Ottawa | 296,200 | Ingham | 284,900 | ||
Top City Populations | |||||
Detroit | 665,369 | Grand Rapids | 200,031 | ||
Warren | 132,877 | Sterling Heights | 131,709 | ||
Ann Arbor | 119,280 | Lansing | 117,540 | ||
Flint | 94,968 | Dearborn | 93,367 | ||
Sources: 2020 U.S. Census Data (metro populations and counties), 2020 U.S. Census Estimate (cities) |
About Michigan
- Capital:
Lansing
- Nickname: Great Lake State or Wolverine State
- State Flower: Apple Blossom
- State Bird: Robin
- State Animal: Wolverine
- Total Interstate Mileage: 1,240.96
- Land Area: 57,022 square miles
- Highest Point: Mount Arvon – 1,979 feet
- Lowest Point: Lake Erie – 571 feet
- Number of Counties: 83
- Statehood: 26th state; admitted January 26, 1837
Major Sports Franchises:
- Detroit Lions (NFL)
- Detroit Pistons (NBA)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
- Detroit Tigers (MLB)
Major Motorsport Speedways
- Michigan International Speedway
Updated March 12, 2024.