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Washtenaw County

Michigan · 372,258 residents · 706.003 sq mi
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Washtenaw County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,730. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $278,500. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
372,258
+15%since 2000
from 322,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+10%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
274K301K328K355K381K1990201020202024Washtenaw County
2024370K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,730
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,855
+58%since 2000
from $27,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+12%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(245,033)
Black12.2%(39,326)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8,839)
Asian6.3%(20,270)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(148,634)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(252,220)
Black11.3%(42,125)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(20,731)
Asian9%(33,517)
Other4.8%(17,752)
Diversity Score62.4%(232,129)
Segregation Score34.6%(128,956)
Diversity Score
62
+35%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

Washtenaw County, Michigan has about 372,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washtenaw County, Michigan earns about $75,730 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 $278,500, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

About 56.7% 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 13.9% 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 89,321 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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