Ingham County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 283,913 | — | #254 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,526 | -12.8% | #1,591 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.3 years | -14.4% | #3,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,800 | -29.5% | #1,416 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,084 | -6.8% | #759 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.4% | #2,247 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ingham County has a population of 283,913, making it the #254 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ingham County is $65,526, ranking #1,591 out of 3,222 counties — 12.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Ingham County is $198,800 (-29.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,084/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.5%.
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95.1% of residents in Ingham County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County, Michigan has a total population of 283,913, making it the 254th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ingham County is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ingham County is $65,526, which ranks #1,591 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Ingham County is $198,800, 29.5% below the national median. Renters in Ingham County pay a median gross rent of $1,084 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ingham County, 41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Ingham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%).
All data for Ingham County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.