Ypsilanti, MI

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2021 Population
20,448
1.65% 1-year decline
US Senator
Debbie Stabenow
Democratic Party
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
25.7
3.63% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
28.9%
2.71% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$40,256
0.57% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$167,100
7.81% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
10,724
5.4% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Ypsilanti, MI had a population of 20.4k people with a median age of 25.7 and a median household income of $40,256. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ypsilanti, MI declined from 20,792 to 20,448, a −1.65% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,028 to $40,256, a 0.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ypsilanti, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.45%), and White (Hispanic) (2.58%).

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.

95.3% of the residents in Ypsilanti, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI are Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,425 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $167,100, and the homeownership rate was 34.1%.

Most people in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Ypsilanti, MI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Ypsilanti, MI is home to a population of 20.4k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.3% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.9k people).

In 2021, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in Ypsilanti, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 960 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.3%
2021 Citizenship
95.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ypsilanti, MI was 95.7%, 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)
    12.1k ± 569
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.1k ± 599
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    960 ± 229
6.01%
Hispanic Population
1.23k people

In 2021, there were 2.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in Ypsilanti, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 960 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.01% of the people in Ypsilanti, MI are hispanic (1.23k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    79,412 ± 6,891 people
  2. India
    76,245 ± 6,753 people
  3. Iraq
    59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.9k people
8.25%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.72k people

As of 2021, 9.3% of Ypsilanti, MI residents (1.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ypsilanti, MI was 8.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    202 ± 95
  2. Vietnam
    156 ± 59
  3. Korea
    55 ± 42

Ypsilanti, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Ypsilanti, MI employs 10.7k people. The largest industries in Ypsilanti, MI are Educational Services (2,107 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,744 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,584 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($77,632), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,125), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($58,125).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

10.7k
2021 Value
± 697
−5.4%
1 Year decline
± 9.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ypsilanti, MI declined at a rate of −5.4%, from 11.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ypsilanti, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,739 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,101 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,047 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

10.7k
2021 Value
± 697
−5.4%
1 Year decline
± 9.46%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ypsilanti, MI declined at a rate of −5.4%, from 11.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ypsilanti, MI, are Educational Services (2,107 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,744 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,584 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

$29,280
Median earning men ± $3,331
$20,383
Median earning women ± $4,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($77,681), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,125), and Public Administration ($53,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,625), Information ($49,773), and Construction ($48,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $217B
  2. $58.2B
  3. $51.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B
2020 Value in Michigan
$1.16T
Projected 2050 Value in Michigan
74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $37.2B
  2. $33.2B
  3. $31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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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Debbie Stabenow
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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.

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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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In 2021, universities in Ypsilanti, MI awarded 4,425 degrees. The student population of Ypsilanti, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,791 male students and 9,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ypsilanti, MI are White (2,918 and 68%), followed by Black or African American (614 and 14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (265 and 6.17%), and Asian (174 and 4.05%).

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Michigan University (169798) (4,425 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ypsilanti, MI are Registered Nursing (527 and 11.9%), Social Work (236 and 5.33%), and General Psychology (206 and 4.66%).

The median tuition cost in Ypsilanti, MI for a public four year colleges is $13,950 for in-state students and $13,950 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Ypsilanti, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,340 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,340 students enrolled in Ypsilanti, MI, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,338 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 500 degrees awarded
  2. 201 degrees awarded
  3. 173 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ypsilanti, MI was Registered Nursing with 500 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
4,425 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Michigan University (169798) with 4,425 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,553 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ypsilanti, MI, which is 0.541 times less than the 2,872 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,918 degrees mean that there were 4.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 614 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 ($13,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $167,100 in 2021, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,000 to $167,100, a 7.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Ypsilanti, MI is 34.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ypsilanti, MI have an average commute time of 22.4 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 $40,256. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Ypsilanti, MI was Census Tract 4134.03 with a value of $98,920, followed by Census Tract 4109 and Census Tract 4127, with respective values of $79,545 and $64,278.

Property

$167,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,736
$2,843
Median Property Taxes
±$387

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 Ypsilanti, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

34.1%
Homeownership
2021
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 34.1% of the housing units in Ypsilanti, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 34.5%.

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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 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ypsilanti, MI was Census Tract 4134.03 with a value of $98,920, followed by Census Tract 4109 and Census Tract 4127, with respective values of $79,545 and $64,278.

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

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Household Income

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$40,256
Median Household Income
± $4,273
8.34k
Number of Households
± 650

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.34k households in Ypsilanti, MI grew to $40,256 from the previous year's value of $40,028.

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.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.471
2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021
  1. Drove Alone (61.1%)
  2. Walked (10.6%)
  3. Public Transit (9.75%)

In 2021, 61.1% of workers in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (9.75%).

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Commute Time

22.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ypsilanti, MI have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% 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

28.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ypsilanti, MI (5.06k out of 17.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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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92.9% of the population of Ypsilanti, MI has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 6.18% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.612% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see 566 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (574 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 527 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 162 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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566 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washtenaw County, MI

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see an average of 566 patients per year. This represents a 1.39% decrease from the previous year (574 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 45% between 18 and 34 years, 25.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.65% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.09%
Uninsured
51.3%
Employer Coverage
24%
Medicaid
6.18%
Medicare
10.8%
Non-Group
0.612%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ypsilanti, MI grew by 7.17% from 6.61% to 7.09%.

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