A Family Leaves Michigan Every 12 Minutes April 4, 2009 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman Interesting article on out-migration from Michigan: People are leaving Michigan at a staggering rate. About 109,000 more people left Michigan last year than moved in. It is one of the worst rates in the nation, quadruple the loss of just eight years ago. The state loses a family every 12 minutes, and the families who are leaving — young, well-educated high-income earners — are the people the state desperately needs to rebuild. More here. Tax Foundation information and articles on Michigan here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Michigan Tags State Tax and Spending Policy