Ypsilanti, MI

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2023 Population
19,937
1.32% 1-year decline
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
27
1.89% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
25.5%
6.45% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$44,141
5.31% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$223,700
9.23% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
10,251
2.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ypsilanti, MI had a population of 19.9k people with a median age of 27 and a median household income of $44,141. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ypsilanti, MI declined from 20,204 to 19,937, a −1.32% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,914 to $44,141, a 5.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ypsilanti, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.06%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.47%).

None of the households in Ypsilanti, 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.

94.6% of the residents in Ypsilanti, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI are Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,162 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $223,700, and the homeownership rate was 33.3%.

Most people in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ypsilanti, MI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Ypsilanti, MI is home to a population of 19.9k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.7% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.14k people).

In 2023, there were 2.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in Ypsilanti, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.6%
2023 Citizenship
95%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.6% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ypsilanti, MI was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ypsilanti, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.4k ± 641
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.47k ± 525
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.21k ± 249
8.44%
Hispanic Population
1.68k people

In 2023, there were 2.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in Ypsilanti, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.44% of the people in Ypsilanti, MI are hispanic (1.68k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,402 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,527 ± 6,766 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.14k people
9.74%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.97k people

As of 2023, 10.7% of Ypsilanti, MI residents (2.14k 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 Ypsilanti, MI was 9.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    215 ± 103
  2. Vietnam
    152 ± 61
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    89 ± 71

Ypsilanti, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Ypsilanti, MI employs 10.3k people. The largest industries in Ypsilanti, MI are Educational Services (2,073 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,548 people), and Retail Trade (1,333 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($61,667), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,446), and Finance & Insurance ($57,159).

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.

Occupations

10.3k
2023 Value
± 716
−2.12%
1 Year decline
± 10.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ypsilanti, MI declined at a rate of −2.12%, from 10.5k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ypsilanti, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,149 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,038 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (971 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ypsilanti, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

10.3k
2023 Value
± 716
−2.12%
1 Year decline
± 10.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ypsilanti, MI declined at a rate of −2.12%, from 10.5k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ypsilanti, MI, are Educational Services (2,073 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,548 people), and Retail Trade (1,333 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ypsilanti, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ypsilanti, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,471
Median earning men ± $4,440
$28,393
Median earning women ± $4,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,500), Wholesale Trade ($63,542), and Public Administration ($58,281).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,875), Other Services Except Public Administration ($51,080), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,086).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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.

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Ypsilanti, MI awarded 4,162 degrees. The student population of Ypsilanti, MI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,392 male students and 8,626 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ypsilanti, MI are White (2,810 and 69.7%), followed by Black or African American (528 and 13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (243 and 6.03%), and Unknown (160 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,162 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ypsilanti, MI are Registered Nursing (399 and 9.59%), General Psychology (192 and 4.61%), and Social Work (187 and 4.49%).

The median tuition cost in Ypsilanti, MI for a public four year colleges is $14,500 for in-state students and $14,500 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Ypsilanti, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,018 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,018 students enrolled in Ypsilanti, MI, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,286 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 147 degrees awarded
  2. 381 degrees awarded
  3. 190 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ypsilanti, MI was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 147 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
4,162 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Michigan University (169798) with 4,162 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,514 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ypsilanti, MI, which is 0.572 times less than the 2,648 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 2,810 degrees mean that there were 5.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 528 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,910) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $223,700 in 2023, which is 0.737 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $204,800 to $223,700, a 9.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Ypsilanti, MI is 33.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ypsilanti, MI have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ypsilanti, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ypsilanti, MI is $44,141. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Ypsilanti, MI was Census Tract 4134.03 with a value of $113,466, followed by Census Tract 4109 and Census Tract 4127, with respective values of $80,714 and $74,500.

Property

$223,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$19,149
$2,895
Median Property Taxes
±$395

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Rent vs Own

33.3%
Homeownership
2023
66%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 33.3% of the housing units in Ypsilanti, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 4134.03
  2. Census Tract 4109
  3. Census Tract 4127

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ypsilanti, MI was Census Tract 4134.03 with a value of $113,466, followed by Census Tract 4109 and Census Tract 4127, with respective values of $80,714 and $74,500.

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Household Income

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$44,141
Median Household Income
± $4,192
8.69k
Number of Households
± 686

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.69k households in Ypsilanti, MI grew to $44,141 from the previous year's value of $41,914.

The following chart displays the households in Ypsilanti, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ypsilanti, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (58.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.77%)

In 2023, 58.8% of workers in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.77%).

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Commute Time

22.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ypsilanti, MI have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.69% of the workforce in Ypsilanti, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ypsilanti, MI (4.43k out of 17.4k 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 Ypsilanti, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

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Health

93.2% of the population of Ypsilanti, MI has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 6.99% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.511% 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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 44.3% between 18 and 34 years, 26.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.55% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.82%
Uninsured
50.4%
Employer Coverage
23.9%
Medicaid
6.99%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
0.511%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ypsilanti, MI declined by 7.98% from 7.41% to 6.82%.

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