We are honoring the undeniable impact of Michigan’s Latino community
No Se Puede exists as an advocacy resource for the health and equity of Latino communities across Michigan. From Detroit to Grand Rapids to rural communities, Michigan’s Latine population is flourishing in every region, bringing transformative economic impact with each generation. Our growing presence isn’t just changing Michigan’s cultural landscape—it’s becoming the bedrock of the state’s economic future.
Latino communities are driving Michigan’s population growth, shaping its democratic future, and fueling economic prosperity across the country.
From demographic influence to electoral power to economic contribution, the data tells a clear story: Latinos are not only vital to Michigan’s present, they are essential to building a thriving and equitable future for everyone. The sections below showcase Michigan specific data to explore how our community’s People, Power, and Prosperity are shaping what comes next.
PEOPLE
LATINOS
ACCOUNT
FOR
OF
MICHIGAN'S
TOTAL
POPULATION
Since 2000, Michigan’s Latino population has grown by an astounding 85%, increasing from 323,877 to 598,476 people. This growth not only represents a powerful demographic shift, but has also offset population decline across the state. In fact, without this increase, Michigan’s overall population would have decreased over the past two decades. Today, Latinos represent a population size equivalent to the fifth largest county in Michigan, larger than Genesee County and just behind Kent County. These numbers reflect the vital role Latinos play in the state’s demographic, economic, and cultural future.
US Census, 2000 and the American Community Survey, 1 year estimates, 2023 available at data.census.gov
34%
of Latinos in Michigan are Children
66%
Latino Children are in an owned home
53%
speak English only
79%
are U.S. Born Citizens
7%
are Naturalized Citizens
30%
are bilingual
Storytelling for Change
As the movement grows, we aim to share authentic stories that illustrate the resilience, hard work, and innovation of Latinos across Michigan. These real narratives paint a clear picture of what thriving communities look like for all of us, showcasing the undeniable truth that Michigan cannot grow or thrive without Latino voices driving progress.
Prosperity
OF
LATINOS
IN
MICHIGAN
ARE
EMPLOYED
According to the 2025 Latino GDP Report, Latinos contribute an astounding $4 trillion annually to the U.S. economy, a figure that has grown 2.5 times since 2010, when it stood at $1.6 trillion. This level of economic output would rank as the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently, surpassing India and outpacing China in growth rate. Produced by Bank of America, UCLA, and California Lutheran University, the study underscores not only the scale of Latino economic power, but also its accelerating momentum as a driving force in the national economy.
Note: the education levels below indicate the highest level of attainment
29%
have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
26%
Some College or Associate Degree
22%
have a bachelor's degree or higher
66%
Own A Home
$140k
Median Home Value
$59.4K
Median Household Income
A note on shared data and the No Se Puede movement
Power
MICHIGAN
HAS
ELIGIBLE
LATINO
VOTERS
In Michigan, there are 291,000 eligible Latino voters, making this a powerful and growing voting bloc for the state. While Latinos register to vote at one of the highest rates in Michigan, the turnout rate among registered Latino voters remains relatively low at just 72%, compared to 82% of all voters. If all eligible Latino voters registered and turned out to vote, Michigan would see an additional 114,000 votes cast in each election. This is a significant number, especially considering that the last three presidential elections in Michigan were decided by an average of just 82,000 votes. These numbers underscore the untapped political influence of Latino voters and the decisive role they could play in shaping the state’s future.
UCLA Latino Data Hub, 2022 available at latinodatahub.org
84%
of eligible Latino voters are registered to vote
177,000
Latino voters participated in the last election
Our Supporters:
Accenture
ACLU Michigan
All Voting is Local
Alsame
Anew Collective Consulting
Art of Mind
Aquinas College
Armentality Group
Black Leadership Advisory Council
Boars Head
Brand Robear
Casa Latina at Davenport University
Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies – Wayne State University
City Built Brewing
Civic Empowerment Coalition
Code on Wheels
Community to Honor César E. Chávez, Grand Rapids
Corewell Health
DataWise Consulting
Delta College
Delta College Downtown Saginaw Center
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
Ferris State University
Ferris State University – Office of Multicultural Student Services
Gaby Design Studios
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College of Nursing
Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan
Hudsonville Chiropractic
Ivan Diaz for Michigan
Johnson Center for Philanthropy, GVSU
KConnect
Kellanova
Kent County
Kent County Food Policy Council
Khamai Strategies
La Voz Training and Consulting LLC
Landin for Mayor
Latino Community Coalition
Latinos Working for the Future
Legacy Professional Services
LGBTQ+ Commission of Michigan
LLEAD Michigan
Mezcla Mosaic Collaborative
MI Poder
Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Donor Alliance
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Senate
MiHC
Mike Ilitch School of Business – Wayne State University
Movimiento Cosecha GR
New York Life
No Surrender Running Club
Nuestra Cultura Multimedia Productions
Pangea Reptile
People First Economy
Priority Health
Public Agency
Puertas Abiertas
Reyna’s Gallery Latino Cultural Art
Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association
Servicios de Esperanza, LLC- Services of Hope
Steelcase (La Mesa)
Steepletown Neighborhood Services
The Source
Tiempo Latino
United Farmworkers Foundation
University of Michigan
Urban Core Collective
VIVE MICHIGAN
Wayne State University
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Western Michigan University
WGVU Public Media
Youth Development Company/PAL
Join the movement
No Se Puede is a movement dedicated to educating the public about the undeniable impact of Michigan’s Latino community.
The movement is made possible in part with key partners across Michigan.
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