Oct 24, 2023 - Culture
85% of Michiganders say they live in the Midwest
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Do you consider Michigan part of the Midwest? It's not a trick question — if you didn't, apparently you're not alone.
The intrigue: A new study from Emerson College Polling and the Middle West Review asked residents across the region if they consider themselves living in the Midwest.
- The answers may surprise you.
State of play: Less than 100% of Michiganders who participated in the study said they lived in the Midwest — just 85%.
- More people from Missouri (95%), North Dakota (94%), Nebraska (93%) and South Dakota (92%) said they lived in the Midwest.
📬 Tell us: Is this survey flawed? What defines the Midwest to you? Email [email protected] and we'll share the most passionate takes in an upcoming newsletter.