Michigan (MI)

Capital: Lansing

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS
Population 2020	9,966,555
Population 2019	9,984,795
Population 2018	9,995,915
Population 2017	9,976,447
Population 2016	9,951,890
Below Poverty 2019	13
Below Poverty 2018	10.5
Below Poverty 2017	14.2
Below Poverty 2016	15
Employment – Population Ratio 2019	59.2
Employment – Population Ratio 2018	58.8
Employment – Population Ratio 2017	58.6
Employment – Population Ratio 2016	58.2
Unemployed 2020	7.5
Unemployed 2019	4
Unemployed 2018	4.1
Unemployed 2017	4.6
Unemployed 2016	5
Foreclosure Rate 2018	1 of 2,666

STATE FACTS
Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 36,000 miles of streams.
Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes.
The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in America to feature cageless, open-exhibits that allowed animals more freedom to roam.

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes	January 9, 2019
Sine Die Adjournment	December 31, 2019
Committee Action Deadlines	N/A
Crossover Deadline	None
Carryover from Previous Session	No
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session)	14 days
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment)	14 days from presentment, or legislation is pocket vetoed
Veto Override	2/3 majority
Legislation Effective Date	90 days after adjournment