Michigan is likely to lose two more U.S. House seats and some of its political clout over the next 25 years as its population growth continues to decrease. The 2000 census placed Michigan\'s population at 9,938,444, eighth highest in the country. It is expected to reach 10,694,172 by 2030, dropping the state to 11th. \"As with economic forecasts and everything else, these numbers could change,\" said Kurt Metzger, research director at the Center for Urban Studies at WSU. If the census projections are accurate, by 2030 Michigan will have only 13 House members, the fewest in a century.