The following is a list of census-designated places in Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the U.S. state of Michigan has 159 census-designated places (CDPs) used for statistical purposes at the 2010 census. There are no minimum population requirements for an area to be designated as a CDP. The smallest CDP by population is Pilgrim with a population of 11. 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 25,867 residents and an area of 49.27 square miles (127.61 km2).