Michigan: People Are Moving Out of These Cities
Is your local area gaining or losing residents? The latest U.S. Census shows Michigan moving statistics about which local cities are gaining in population and which cities are declining in their number of residents.
The numbers might surprise you. There’s always some controversy on how accurate the numbers are, too. But, here are the latest results, according to the U.S. Census.
Detroit continued to lose population in 2022, according to the report. This is a trend that’s been going on for some time now. The Motor City lost about 1 percent of its population, about 7,791. It fell to the 29th biggest city in the country, according to the U.S. Census. Of course, this is Detroit proper. It doesn’t count all the suburbs and neighboring areas outside of Wayne County. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had an issue with the numbers and (1/3) The U.S. Census Bureau has become a complete national clown show.
Home prices in Detroit soared more than 20% last year as people moved back into the city. 25 new housing projects are now under construction across Detroit as the market struggles to keep up with the demand
Other Michigan cities that lost more than 1,000 residents, according to the study, are Warren and Dearborn. Also, Michigan’s second-biggest city, Grand Rapids, lost 843 people. The city lost 947 people the previous year.
It’s not all doom and gloom, though, when it comes to Michigan moving. Many college towns gained in population, largely as students came back to classes following the pandemic. East Lansing, which has Michigan State University, saw its population go from 34,532 to 47,340. Ann Arbor, where the University of Michigan is based, gained 805 residents. Other “college towns,” such as Marquette (Northern Michigan University) and Ypsilanti (Eastern Michigan University) also gained in population. According to the U.S. Census, Michigan lost 3,400 residents from 2021 to 2022. For the full study and more information, go here.
