Template:Population of Michigan cities and counties (1870 Census)

In the 1870 United States census, Michigan was recorded as having a population of 1,184,059. By 1880, Michigan's population had increased by 38.2% to 1,636,937.

Cities
The following is a list of cities in Michigan with a population of at least 5,000 based on 1870 U.S. Census data. Historic census data from 1860 and 1880 is included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases. Where available, figures from the 1874 Michigan state census are also included

Counties
The following is a list of counties in Michigan with populations of at least 30,000 based on 1870 U.S. Census data. Historic census data from 1860 and 1880 are included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases.