The following is a list of census-designated places in Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the U.S. state of Michigan listed 212 census-designated places (CDPs) used for statistical purposes at the 2020 census.[1]
In the state of Michigan, CDPs are also categorized as unincorporated communities and do not hold any legal autonomy as an incorporated municipality.[2] Their boundaries and population counts are for statistical purposes only, and CDPs fall under the jurisdiction of the township(s) in which they are located. CDPs can span multiple townships and counties and be part of a civil township or charter township but cannot contain boundaries within incorporated municipalities, such as villages or cities. Boundaries for a CDP may change between a census.[3]
There are no minimum population requirements for an area to be designated as a CDP.[3] The smallest CDP by population is Pilgrim with a population of 44. The smallest CDP by land area is Ponshewaing at 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2). Forest Hills is the largest CDP in terms of both land and population with 28,573 residents and an area of 49.30 square miles (127.69 km2).
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (2020). "State of Michigan Census Designated Places". Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ Census Reporter. "Glossary: Census Designated Place (CDP)". Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ a b GIS Open Data (March 19, 2020). "Census Designated Places (v17a)". Retrieved April 23, 2020.