Michigan Immigration Statistics

Legal permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and naturalizations

FY 2023 Immigration Overview

Source: DHS Office of Homeland Security Statistics (2023)

Lawful Permanent Residents

18,980

#16 of 50 states

Refugee Arrivals

2,450

#9 of 47 states

Asylees Granted

280

Naturalizations

16,910

In fiscal year 2023, Michigan received 18,980 new lawful permanent residents (green card holders), ranking #16 among 50 states. The state welcomed 2,450 refugees and 280 asylees. A total of 16,910 people became naturalized U.S. citizens in Michigan that year.

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Immigration Trends Over Time

Source: DHS OHSS (2013–2023)
FY 2013 → 2023

This stacked area chart shows Michigan's total immigration volume from FY 2013 to 2023, broken down by lawful permanent residents, naturalizations, refugees, and asylees. Trends may reflect changes in federal immigration policy, refugee ceilings, and processing backlogs.

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Lawful Permanent Residents by State

Source: DHS OHSS (2023)
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In FY 2023, Michigan ranked 16th nationally in lawful permanent resident admissions with 18,980 new LPRs. California, New York, and Florida typically lead all states in total LPR volume.

Refugee Arrivals by State

Source: DHS OHSS (2023)
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Michigan ranked 9th among states for refugee arrivals in FY 2023with 2,450 refugees resettled. Refugee admissions vary significantly by state based on resettlement agency capacity and community support infrastructure.

Naturalizations by State

Source: DHS OHSS (2023)
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Michigan saw 16,910 people naturalize in FY 2023, ranking 15th nationally. Naturalization rates often correlate with the size of a state's existing immigrant population and the availability of USCIS field offices.

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Michigan Immigration FAQ

Can illegal immigrants vote in Michigan?
No. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal and Michigan state elections. Non-citizens, including undocumented immigrants, are prohibited from voting in federal elections under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 611). Registering or voting as a non-citizen can result in fines, imprisonment, and deportation.
How many illegal immigrants are in Michigan?
The exact number of undocumented immigrants in Michigan is difficult to determine since no official government count exists. Estimates from organizations like the Pew Research Center and the Migration Policy Institute provide approximations based on Census data and demographic modeling, but these figures carry significant uncertainty.
How many legal immigrants are in Michigan?
In FY 2023, Michigan received 18,980 new lawful permanent residents (green card holders). This figure represents new arrivals in a single fiscal year, not the total foreign-born population of the state.
How many immigrants are granted asylum in Michigan?
In FY 2023, 280 people were granted asylum in Michigan. Asylum is granted to individuals already in the U.S. who can demonstrate persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
How many immigrants are naturalized in Michigan?
In FY 2023, 16,910 immigrants became naturalized U.S. citizens in Michigan. Naturalization requires lawful permanent resident status, typically 5 years of continuous residence (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen), English proficiency, and passing a civics test.

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