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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Ann Arbor Metro

Ann Arbor, MI · 1 counties · 322,895 residents · 706.003 sq mi
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Ann Arbor 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

322,895
+14%since 1990
from 282,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
457 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 401 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+7%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
274K301K328K355K381K1990201020202024Ann Arbor
2024370K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$170,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$687
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $536 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
40.3% rent
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)
46
+19%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
23.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ann Arbor, MI?

Ann Arbor, MI has about 322,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ann Arbor, MI?

The typical household in Ann Arbor, MI earns about $51,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ann Arbor, MI expensive?

In Ann Arbor, MI, the median home is worth about $170,100, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Ann Arbor, MI?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ann Arbor, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ann Arbor, MI?

About 11.1% of people in Ann Arbor, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ann Arbor, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Ann Arbor, MI 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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