The Fastest-Growing Cities in Michigan Will Surprise You

Population shifts are reshaping Michigan. The ten fastest-growing Michigan towns are not what you expect.
Over the last 5 years, we’re seeing people move from the larger cities to very tiny towns, according to the World Population Review,
Michigan’s cities with over 1,000 residents show varied growth patterns from 2020 to 2025. Of the 1281 cities over 1,000 population, 714 are growing while 567 experienced population decline. Overall, cities averaged 0.1% annualized growth, with total urban population growing by -0.55% annually.Below you’ll find 10 Michigan cities with a population over 1,000 residents with the greatest population increase by percentage from 2020 to 2025.
10 Fastest-Growing Cities in Michigan for 2025Number 10: New Haven

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2020 Population: 6,1282025 Population: 7,009Percentage of Change: 2.58%Number 9: Riga Township