The Associated Press selected the top news stories of 1962 in Michigan as follows:[1] The year's sports highlights in Michigan included the Detroit Lions compiling an 11–3 record with the Fearsome Foursome defensive front, the Michigan Wolverines baseball team's victory in the 1962 College World Series, the 1961–62 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team winning the national championship, and Gordie Howe scoring his 500th goal for the Detroit Red Wings.

The year's highlights in Michigan music included a week of sold-out performances by the Metropolitan Opera at the Detroit Masonic Temple and the development of Motown with hits such as Do You Love Me by The Contours, You've Really Got a Hold on Me by The Miracles, Playboy by The Marvelettes, and Two Lovers by Mary Wells.

Historic census data from 1950 and 1970 is included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases.

Historic census data from 1950 and 1970 are included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases.

Counties that are part of the Detroit metropolitan area are shaded in tan.