Washtenaw County, MI

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2023 Population

368,394

0.496% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.8

1.16% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.8%

0.406% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$87,156

3.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$353,000

4.97% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

187,381

0.686% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Washtenaw County, MI had a population of 368k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $87,156. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Washtenaw County, MI declined from 370,231 to 368,394, a −0.496% decrease and its median household income grew from $84,245 to $87,156, a 3.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washtenaw County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.48%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.22%).

None of the households in Washtenaw County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.6% of the residents in Washtenaw County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washtenaw County, MI are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (15,687 degrees awarded in 2022), Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,162 degrees), and Washtenaw Community College (3,500 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Washtenaw County, MI was $353,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in Washtenaw County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Washtenaw County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Washtenaw County, MI borders Jackson County, MI, Lenawee County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Monroe County, MI, Oakland County, MI, and Wayne County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Washtenaw County, MI is home to a population of 368k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.8% of Washtenaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (47k people).

In 2023, there were 5.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (250k people) in Washtenaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 32.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2023 Citizenship

93.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.6% of Washtenaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Washtenaw County, MI was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washtenaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washtenaw County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
250k ± 836
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.9k ± 940
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
32.5k ± 696

5.64%

Hispanic Population

20.8k people

5.64% of the people in Washtenaw County, MI are hispanic (20.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washtenaw County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

47k people

12.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

45.9k people

As of 2023, 12.8% of Washtenaw County, MI residents (47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washtenaw County, MI was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washtenaw County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,439 ± 500
Gulf War (2001-)
2,758 ± 415
Gulf War (1990s)
1,676 ± 288

Washtenaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washtenaw County, MI employs 187k people. The largest industries in Washtenaw County, MI are Educational Services (41,011 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29,295 people), and Manufacturing (23,213 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($137,581), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($109,167), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,423).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

187k

2023 Value

± 3,195

−0.686%

1 Year decline

± 2.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washtenaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 189k employees to 187k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washtenaw County, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (21,952 people), Management Occupations (21,926 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washtenaw County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

187k

2023 Value

± 3,195

−0.686%

1 Year decline

± 2.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Washtenaw County, MI declined at a rate of −0.686%, from 189k employees to 187k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washtenaw County, MI, are Educational Services (41,011 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29,295 people), and Manufacturing (23,213 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washtenaw County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Washtenaw County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,274

Median earning men ± $2,056

$41,890

Median earning women ± $1,056

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($94,856), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,693), and Public Administration ($74,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($69,663), Public Administration ($62,689), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,718).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

796
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
477
Other Services (except Public Administration)
469
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.93M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.68M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$855k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washtenaw County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 72.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.904%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (72.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.904%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washtenaw County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Washtenaw County, MI awarded 23,582 degrees. The student population of Washtenaw County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 35,471 male students and 41,629 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washtenaw County, MI are White (13,399 and 64.5%), followed by Asian (2,358 and 11.3%), Black or African American (1,596 and 7.68%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,485 and 7.15%).

The largest universities in Washtenaw County, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (15,687 and 66.5%), Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,162 and 17.6%), and Washtenaw Community College (3,500 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in Washtenaw County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (1,564 and 6.63%), General Studies (1,545 and 6.55%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (1,256 and 5.33%).

The median tuition costs in Washtenaw County, MI are $32,770 for private four year colleges, and $15,977 and $35,721 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Washtenaw County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 31%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 77,100 (46% men and 54% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 77,100 students enrolled in Washtenaw County, MI, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 39,627 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
1,062 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
708 degrees awarded
General Economics
628 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washtenaw County, MI was General Computer & Information Sciences with 1,062 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washtenaw County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
15,687 degrees awarded
Eastern Michigan University (169798)
4,162 degrees awarded
Washtenaw Community College
3,500 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with 15,687 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 10,841 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washtenaw County, MI, which is 0.851 times less than the 12,741 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13,399 degrees mean that there were 5.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 2,358 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,770) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,121) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washtenaw County, MI was $353,000 in 2023, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $336,300 to $353,000, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Washtenaw County, MI is 61.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Washtenaw County, MI have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washtenaw County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washtenaw County, MI is $87,156. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washtenaw County, MI was Census Tract 4053 with a value of $240,806, followed by Census Tract 4031 and Census Tract 4158, with respective values of $218,563 and $205,958.

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washtenaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.99%.

Housing

Property

$353,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,504

$91,988

Median Property Taxes

±$1,902

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washtenaw County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washtenaw County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.6% of the housing units in Washtenaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washtenaw County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4053
Census Tract 4031
Census Tract 4158

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washtenaw County, MI was Census Tract 4053 with a value of $240,806, followed by Census Tract 4031 and Census Tract 4158, with respective values of $218,563 and $205,958.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washtenaw County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,156

Median Household Income

± $2,133

149k

Number of Households

± 2,796

In 2023, the median household income of the 149k households in Washtenaw County, MI grew to $87,156 from the previous year's value of $84,245.

The following chart displays the households in Washtenaw County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washtenaw County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.9%)
Worked At Home (20.3%)
Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2023, 61.9% of workers in Washtenaw County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washtenaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Washtenaw County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washtenaw County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washtenaw County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washtenaw County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washtenaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.99%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washtenaw County, MI (48.3k out of 349k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washtenaw County, MI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.2% of the children was living in poverty in Washtenaw County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Washtenaw County, MI has health coverage, with 60.3% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.643% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see 569 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.53% increase from the previous year (566 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 504 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 153 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

569 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washtenaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see an average of 569 patients per year. This represents a 0.53% increase from the previous year (566 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washtenaw County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 29.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.31%

Uninsured

60.3%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.643%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washtenaw County, MI declined by 6.14% from 3.53% to 3.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washtenaw County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.1 in Washtenaw County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washtenaw County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.8% in Washtenaw County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washtenaw County, MI.