Most Populated Cities in Michigan
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Michigan based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Detroit leads the ranking with a value of 636,644 and a population of 636,644.
The top three cities are Detroit (636,644), Grand Rapids (197,768), and Warren (138,128). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Michigan.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Detroit | 636,644 | 636,644 |
| #2 | Grand Rapids | 197,768 | 197,768 |
| #3 | Warren | 138,128 | 138,128 |
| #4 | Sterling Heights | 133,473 | 133,473 |
| #5 | Ann Arbor | 121,179 | 121,179 |
| #6 | Lansing | 112,546 | 112,546 |
| #7 | Dearborn | 107,846 | 107,846 |
| #8 | Livonia | 94,058 | 94,058 |
| #9 | Troy | 87,307 | 87,307 |
| #10 | Westland | 84,155 | 84,155 |
| #11 | Farmington Hills | 83,316 | 83,316 |
| #12 | Flint | 80,835 | 80,835 |
| #13 | Wyoming | 76,865 | 76,865 |
| #14 | Rochester Hills | 76,086 | 76,086 |
| #15 | Southfield | 76,025 | 76,025 |
| #16 | Kalamazoo | 73,132 | 73,132 |
| #17 | Novi | 66,224 | 66,224 |
| #18 | Taylor | 62,405 | 62,405 |
| #19 | Dearborn Heights | 62,099 | 62,099 |
| #20 | Pontiac | 61,914 | 61,914 |
| #21 | St. Clair Shores | 58,287 | 58,287 |
| #22 | Royal Oak | 57,880 | 57,880 |
| #23 | Kentwood | 54,114 | 54,114 |
| #24 | Battle Creek | 52,392 | 52,392 |
| #25 | Portage | 49,015 | 49,015 |
| #26 | Roseville | 47,240 | 47,240 |
| #27 | East Lansing | 45,394 | 45,394 |
| #28 | Saginaw | 43,879 | 43,879 |
| #29 | Midland | 42,461 | 42,461 |
| #30 | Lincoln Park | 39,511 | 39,511 |
| #31 | Muskegon | 37,203 | 37,203 |
| #32 | Holland | 34,266 | 34,266 |
| #33 | Eastpointe | 34,003 | 34,003 |
| #34 | Bay City | 32,445 | 32,445 |
| #35 | Jackson | 31,206 | 31,206 |
| #36 | Southgate | 29,551 | 29,551 |
| #37 | Burton | 29,529 | 29,529 |
| #38 | Oak Park | 29,370 | 29,370 |
| #39 | Port Huron | 28,724 | 28,724 |
| #40 | Forest Hills | 28,494 | 28,494 |
| #41 | Madison Heights | 28,411 | 28,411 |
| #42 | Allen Park | 28,128 | 28,128 |
| #43 | Hamtramck | 27,830 | 27,830 |
| #44 | Garden City | 26,910 | 26,910 |
| #45 | Allendale | 25,741 | 25,741 |
| #46 | Inkster | 25,602 | 25,602 |
| #47 | Okemos | 25,503 | 25,503 |
| #48 | Holt | 25,275 | 25,275 |
| #49 | Walker | 25,201 | 25,201 |
| #50 | Norton Shores | 25,000 | 25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Michigan?
Detroit ranks #1 for most populated cities in Michigan with a value of 636,644 and a population of 636,644.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Michigan?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Michigan. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Michigan compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Michigan's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.