what is the biggest city in michigan
About Michigan Cities. Michigan is the 8th-most populous state representing 3.6% of the nation's population. It is growing at a steady, sustainable rate with a population of 9,863,775 according to U. S. Census estimates. Michigan's largest city is Detroit, on the Detroit River. Familiarly known as the Motor City (or Motown, for the local record company known for the highly original sound of the pop music recorded there).