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Ypsilanti

Michigan · 20,648 residents · 4.293 sq mi
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Ypsilanti has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,028. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $155,000. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,648
−8%since 2000
from 22,362 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,810 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 5,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.9
+18%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,028
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,070
+56%since 2000
from $16,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
67.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−5%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(13,529)
Black30.4%(6,793)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(552)
Asian3.2%(710)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(14,153)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(12,263)
Black23.5%(4,856)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,316)
Asian3.2%(652)
Other4.4%(912)
Diversity Score69.7%(14,391)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ypsilanti, Michigan?

Ypsilanti, Michigan has about 20,648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ypsilanti, Michigan?

The typical household in Ypsilanti, Michigan earns about $40,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ypsilanti, Michigan expensive?

In Ypsilanti, Michigan, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Ypsilanti, Michigan?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ypsilanti, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ypsilanti, Michigan?

About 29.7% of people in Ypsilanti, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ypsilanti, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ypsilanti, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,198 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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