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Washtenaw County

Michigan · 322,895 residents · 706.003 sq mi
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Washtenaw County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,990. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $170,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
322,895
+14%since 1990
from 282,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 401 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.3
+7%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
274K301K328K355K381K1990201020202024Washtenaw County
2024370K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,990
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,307 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,173
+59%since 1990
from $17,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $536 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
40.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(237,109)
Black11.1%(31,468)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5,526)
Asian4.2%(11,764)
Diversity Score38.8%(109,761)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(245,033)
Black12.2%(39,326)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8,839)
Asian6.3%(20,270)
Diversity Score46%(148,634)
Diversity Score
46
+19%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

Washtenaw County, Michigan has about 322,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

The typical household in Washtenaw County, Michigan earns about $51,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washtenaw County, Michigan expensive?

In Washtenaw County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washtenaw County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

About 11.1% of people in Washtenaw County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washtenaw County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Washtenaw County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,958 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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