The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program produces annual estimates of population for counties, using current data on births, deaths, and migration. The estimates from previous years are revised with each new release. Changes in population growth informs stakeholders on potential for consumer spending, labor supply, as well as, demand for infrastructure and services.
Southeast Michigan's population declined in 2023, losing 7,835 people, or 0.2%. This marks four straight years of population decline, however, losses were not as great as they were in 2021 and 2022. Since 2019, Southeast Michigan has lost 60,685 people, or 1.3% of its population.