2023 ACS Census Data · Population 368,394
Washtenaw County is a large county in Michigan with a population of 368,394. The median household income is $87,156, 34% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%, median home value is $353,000, and 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 141% above the national average.
Population
368,394
2023 estimate
Rank #201 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$87,156
Household
Rank #307 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$353,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #328 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
58.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #29 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.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
36% above Michigan avg·34% above national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below Michigan avg·8% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% above Michigan avg·10% 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 →
$51,746
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
94% above Michigan avg·69% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
60% above Michigan avg·51% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
23% below Michigan avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
35% below Michigan avg·33% below national avg
Housing Units
158,115
Households
149,256
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 →
$2,090
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
134% above Michigan avg·141% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Michigan avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.8%
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