Official Language :
None (English, *de-facto*)
Demonym :
Michigander
Michiganian
Largest Metro Area :
Metro Detroit
Area :
Ranked 11th in the US
Total :
97,990 sq mi
(253,793 km²)
Width :
386[1] miles (621 km)
Length :
456[1] miles (734 km)
Latitude :
41° 41' N to 48° 18' N
Longitude :
82° 7' W to 90° 25' W
Population :
Ranked 8th in the US
Total2 :
10,071,822 (2007 est.)[2]
Density :
179/sq mi (67.55/km²)
Ranked 16th in the US
Median Income :
$44,627 (21st)
Highest Point :
Mount Arvon[3]
1,979 ft (603 m)
Lowest Point :
Lake Erie[3]
571 ft (174 m)
Admission To Union :
January 26, 1837 (26th)
Governor :
Jennifer Granholm
Lieutenant Governor :
John D. Cherry (D)
Us Senators :
Carl Levin (D)
Debbie Stabenow (D)
Congressional Delegation :
List
Abbreviations :
MI Mich. US-MI
Website :
www.michigan.gov
Others :
- most of state&Eastern: UTC-5/-4&- 4 U.P. counties&Central: UTC-6/-5
