Michigan Families & Marital Status
Statewide Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCities with Data
50
in Michigan
Highest Married-Couple %
80.5%
Forest Hills
Avg Single-Parent %
18.7%
across 50 cities
Family Demographics by City in Michigan
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS| Rank | City | Population | Married Couple % | Single Parent % | Avg Family Size | Median Family Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | 636,644 | 19.1% | 32.7% | 2.5 | $48,783 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 197,768 | 34.6% | 18.6% | 2.4 | $81,520 |
| 3 | Warren | 138,128 | 40.2% | 22.1% | 2.5 | $74,850 |
| 4 | Sterling Heights | 133,473 | 52.7% | 15.5% | 2.6 | $94,349 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 121,179 | 35.9% | 8.0% | 2.2 | $138,372 |
| 6 | Lansing | 112,546 | 27.8% | 19.5% | 2.2 | $65,910 |
| 7 | Dearborn | 107,846 | 51.0% | 13.9% | 3.0 | $74,505 |
| 8 | Livonia | 94,058 | 53.6% | 13.0% | 2.5 | $116,980 |
| 9 | Troy | 87,307 | 60.4% | 9.6% | 2.6 | $150,720 |
| 10 | Westland | 84,155 | 34.5% | 20.6% | 2.3 | $77,340 |
| 11 | Farmington Hills | 83,316 | 50.5% | 11.7% | 2.3 | $132,458 |
| 12 | Flint | 80,835 | 20.4% | 33.6% | 2.3 | $43,347 |
| 13 | Wyoming | 76,865 | 46.5% | 19.5% | 2.6 | $83,653 |
| 14 | Rochester Hills | 76,086 | 60.3% | 10.5% | 2.6 | $140,957 |
| 15 | Southfield | 76,025 | 30.8% | 19.6% | 2.1 | $91,403 |
| 16 | Kalamazoo | 73,132 | 27.5% | 17.7% | 2.3 | $58,356 |
| 17 | Novi | 66,224 | 56.0% | 12.0% | 2.5 | $141,887 |
| 18 | Taylor | 62,405 | 37.4% | 24.8% | 2.5 | $66,877 |
| 19 | Dearborn Heights | 62,099 | 47.6% | 19.6% | 2.8 | $70,605 |
| 20 | Pontiac | 61,914 | 20.1% | 31.1% | 2.4 | $54,104 |
| 21 | St. Clair Shores | 58,287 | 41.1% | 14.0% | 2.1 | $96,389 |
| 22 | Royal Oak | 57,880 | 32.9% | 10.7% | 2.0 | $132,707 |
| 23 | Kentwood | 54,114 | 43.8% | 17.2% | 2.5 | $86,950 |
| 24 | Battle Creek | 52,392 | 34.5% | 21.9% | 2.4 | $71,237 |
| 25 | Portage | 49,015 | 48.9% | 13.1% | 2.4 | $108,510 |
| 26 | Roseville | 47,240 | 32.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 | $73,681 |
| 27 | East Lansing | 45,394 | 26.3% | 7.6% | 2.2 | $123,949 |
| 28 | Saginaw | 43,879 | 24.0% | 30.3% | 2.4 | $45,332 |
| 29 | Midland | 42,461 | 47.3% | 11.7% | 2.3 | $99,122 |
| 30 | Lincoln Park | 39,511 | 34.1% | 24.2% | 2.6 | $66,212 |
| 31 | Muskegon | 37,203 | 28.2% | 25.2% | 2.4 | $60,782 |
| 32 | Holland | 34,266 | 43.8% | 14.6% | 2.4 | $94,055 |
| 33 | Eastpointe | 34,003 | 30.5% | 34.8% | 2.5 | $60,859 |
| 34 | Bay City | 32,445 | 32.4% | 19.5% | 2.2 | $63,750 |
| 35 | Jackson | 31,206 | 27.9% | 23.3% | 2.3 | $58,495 |
| 36 | Southgate | 29,551 | 42.3% | 18.1% | 2.4 | $80,560 |
| 37 | Burton | 29,529 | 36.4% | 23.2% | 2.4 | $72,268 |
| 38 | Oak Park | 29,370 | 30.6% | 23.5% | 2.3 | $75,240 |
| 39 | Port Huron | 28,724 | 31.9% | 27.0% | 2.3 | $59,842 |
| 40 | Forest Hills | 28,494 | 80.5% | 6.2% | 2.8 | $173,442 |
| 41 | Madison Heights | 28,411 | 33.3% | 13.8% | 2.1 | $81,047 |
| 42 | Allen Park | 28,128 | 47.3% | 15.4% | 2.4 | $104,492 |
| 43 | Hamtramck | 27,830 | 57.0% | 14.3% | 3.7 | $44,756 |
| 44 | Garden City | 26,910 | 44.6% | 20.1% | 2.4 | $78,830 |
| 45 | Allendale | 25,741 | 37.5% | 12.7% | 2.8 | $93,649 |
| 46 | Inkster | 25,602 | 20.6% | 38.5% | 2.7 | $51,703 |
| 47 | Okemos | 25,503 | 52.4% | 11.0% | 2.5 | $146,827 |
| 48 | Holt | 25,275 | 47.2% | 15.2% | 2.4 | $106,849 |
| 49 | Walker | 25,201 | 47.7% | 13.1% | 2.4 | $89,523 |
| 50 | Norton Shores | 25,000 | 56.5% | 16.1% | 2.5 | $88,363 |
Family Life in Michigan
Family structure varies significantly across Michigan's cities. Among the top 50 cities by population with available data, Forest Hills has the highest share of married-couple households at 80.5%. The average single-parent household rate across these cities is 18.7%. These figures are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks household composition, family income, and household size at the city level.
Married-couple families tend to have higher median incomes than single-parent households. Family size, marital status, and household type are key indicators of community demographics and can influence local housing markets, school enrollment, and social services demand. Explore individual city pages for detailed breakdowns including children under 18, grandparent caregivers, and income by family type.