Washtenaw County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 369,822 | — | #204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,180 | +18.7% | #322 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.0 years | -10.0% | #2,967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $374,100 | +32.7% | #357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,463 | +25.8% | #269 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.5% | #1,792 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washtenaw County has a population of 369,822, making it the #204 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Washtenaw County is $89,180, ranking #322 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Washtenaw County is $374,100 (+32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,463/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.6%.
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96.7% of residents in Washtenaw County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
About Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County, Michigan has a total population of 369,822, making it the 204th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washtenaw County is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washtenaw County is $89,180, which ranks #322 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Washtenaw County is $374,100, 32.7% above the national median. Renters in Washtenaw County pay a median gross rent of $1,463 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washtenaw County, 58.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Washtenaw County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.3%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.2%).
All data for Washtenaw 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.