Ypsilanti, MI

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2024 Population

19,857

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

27.7

2.59% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

24.8%

2.61% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$46,588

5.54% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$232,700

4.02% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,459

2.03% 1-year growth

About

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.

94.4% of the residents in Ypsilanti, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI are Eastern Michigan University (3,462 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $232,700, and the homeownership rate was 33.2%.

Most people in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Ypsilanti, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ypsilanti, MI is home to a population of 19.9k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.7% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.12k people).

In 2024, there were 2.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.9k people) in Ypsilanti, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.4%

2024 Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.4% of Ypsilanti, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ypsilanti, MI was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ypsilanti, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 735
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.75k ± 721
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 376

8.98%

Hispanic Population

1.78k people

8.98% of the people in Ypsilanti, MI are hispanic (1.78k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ypsilanti, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

10.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

10.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.14k people

As of 2024, 10.7% of Ypsilanti, MI residents (2.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ypsilanti, MI was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
195 ± 101
Vietnam
182 ± 74
Gulf War (1990s)
87 ± 59

Ypsilanti, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ypsilanti, MI.

Health

93.2% of the population of Ypsilanti, MI has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 6.61% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.675% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 44.7% between 18 and 34 years, 26.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.08% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.82%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

6.61%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.675%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ypsilanti, MI grew by 0.0627% from 6.82% to 6.82%.

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

Economy

The economy of Ypsilanti, MI employs 10.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ypsilanti, MI were Educational Services (1,900 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,579 people), and Retail Trade (1,186 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($92,750), Finance & Insurance ($78,125), and Public Administration ($70,341).

Employment

Occupations

10.5k

2024 Value

± 727

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 9.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ypsilanti, MI grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 10.3k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ypsilanti, MI, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,136 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,016 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ypsilanti, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.5k

2024 Value

± 727

2.03%

1 Year growth

± 9.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ypsilanti, MI grew at a rate of 2.03%, from 10.3k employees to 10.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ypsilanti, MI, are Educational Services (1,900 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,579 people), and Retail Trade (1,186 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,138

Median earning men ± $2,886

$27,973

Median earning women ± $4,099

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,795), Public Administration ($67,841), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,262).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,420), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,031), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ypsilanti, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Ypsilanti, MI awarded 3,462 degrees. The student population of Ypsilanti, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,006 male students and 7,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ypsilanti, MI are White (2,241 and 66.6%), Black or African American (423 and 12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (264 and 7.85%), and Asian (148 and 4.4%).

The largest universities in Ypsilanti, MI by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Michigan University (3,462 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ypsilanti, MI are Registered Nursing (323 and 9.33%), Social Work (159 and 4.59%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (155 and 4.48%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $15,920 for in-state students and $15,920 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Ypsilanti, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.71%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,631 (39.6% men and 60.4% 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 2024 there were 12,631 students enrolled in Ypsilanti, MI, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,305 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
305 degrees awarded
General Psychology
145 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
138 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ypsilanti, MI was Registered Nursing with 305 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Michigan University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,462 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Michigan University with 3,462 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ypsilanti, MI, which is 0.564 times less than the 2,214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,241 degrees mean that there were 5.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 423 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

Public, 4-year or above ($15,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,070) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ypsilanti, MI was $232,700 in 2024, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $223,700 to $232,700, a 4.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Ypsilanti, MI is 33.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Ypsilanti, MI have an average commute time of 23 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.

Housing

Property

$232,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,702

$2,919

Median Property Taxes

±$366

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.

Rent vs Own

33.2%

Homeownership

2024

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 33.2% of the housing units in Ypsilanti, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$46,588

Median Household Income

± $5,055

8.79k

Number of Households

± 712

In 2024, the median household income of the 8.79k households in Ypsilanti, MI grew to $46,588 from the previous year's value of $44,141.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (58.1%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)
Carpooled (8.45%)

In 2024, 58.1% of workers in Ypsilanti, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.45%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ypsilanti, MI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.395% of the workforce in Ypsilanti, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ypsilanti, MI (4.3k out of 17.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Two Or More.

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.