2023 ACS Census Data · Population 282,015
Ingham County is a large county in Michigan with a population of 282,015. The median household income is $64,354, near the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4%, median home value is $187,500, and 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 71% above the national average.
Population
282,015
2023 estimate
Rank #253 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,354
Household
Rank #1522 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$187,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1380 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #228 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% above Michigan avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
24% below Michigan avg·9% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
16% above Michigan avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,347
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% above Michigan avg·10% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% above Michigan avg·14% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
25% below Michigan avg·18% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
32% below Michigan avg·30% below national avg
Housing Units
125,812
Households
116,566
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,464
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
66% above Michigan avg·71% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Michigan avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.7%
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