Ingham County, MI

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2020 Population

290,923

0.116% 1-year growth

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

32.4

1.25% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.4%

6.32% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,253

4.5% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$143,900

6.12% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

144,573

0.701% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Ingham County, MI had a population of 291k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $55,253. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Ingham County, MI grew from 290,587 to 290,923, a 0.116% increase and its median household income grew from $52,872 to $55,253, a 4.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.64%), White (Hispanic) (4.57%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.42%).

None of the households in Ingham County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Ingham County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ingham County, MI are Michigan State University (13,443 degrees awarded in 2020), Lansing Community College (170657) (2,452 degrees), and Douglas J Aveda Institute (689 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Ingham County, MI was $143,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Ingham County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ingham County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Ingham County, MI borders Clinton County, MI, Eaton County, MI, Jackson County, MI, Livingston County, MI, and Shiawassee County, MI.

About the photo: Michigan State Capitol Rotunda, Lansing, MI

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Population & Diversity

Ingham County, MI is home to a population of 291k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.61% of Ingham County, MI residents were born outside of the country (28k people).

In 2020, there were 6.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (201k people) in Ingham County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

94%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.2% of Ingham County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Ingham County, MI was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ingham County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
201k ± 332
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
32.8k ± 1.08k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 495

7.98%

Hispanic Population

23.2k people

7.98% of the people in Ingham County, MI are hispanic (23.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ingham County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
78,782 ± 6,864 people
India
74,611 ± 6,681 people
Iraq
57,515 ± 5,871 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 78,782 Michigan residents, followed by India with 74,611 and Iraq with 57,515.

Foreign-Born Population

9.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28k people

9.93%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

28.9k people

As of 2020, 9.61% of Ingham County, MI residents (28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ingham County, MI was 9.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ingham County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,466 ± 391
Gulf War (2001-)
2,264 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,698 ± 328

Ingham County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ingham County, MI employs 145k people. The largest industries in Ingham County, MI are Educational Services (24,259 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,966 people), and Retail Trade (14,478 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,679), Utilities ($62,135), and Public Administration ($61,231).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,905. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

145k

2020 Value

± 2,883

0.701%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ingham County, MI grew at a rate of 0.701%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ingham County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,594 people), Management Occupations (13,312 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,901 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ingham County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

145k

2020 Value

± 2,883

0.701%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ingham County, MI grew at a rate of 0.701%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ingham County, MI, are Educational Services (24,259 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,966 people), and Retail Trade (14,478 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ingham County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ingham County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,356

Median earning men ± $1,791

$27,854

Median earning women ± $1,095

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($68,711), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,339), and Information ($47,586).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,372), Construction ($44,375), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,151
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,595
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,367
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.65M
Manufacturing
$2.29M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.13M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ingham County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.3%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ingham County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ingham County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Ingham County, MI awarded 17,253 degrees. The student population of Ingham County, MI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 28,448 male students and 33,661 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ingham County, MI are White (11,914 and 76.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,174 and 7.52%), Hispanic or Latino (834 and 5.34%), and Asian (768 and 4.92%).

The largest universities in Ingham County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan State University (13,443 and 77.9%), Lansing Community College (170657) (2,452 and 14.2%), and Douglas J Aveda Institute (689 and 3.99%).

The most popular majors in Ingham County, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (625 and 3.62%), Law (545 and 3.16%), and Advertising (524 and 3.04%).

The median tuition cost in Ingham County, MI for a public four year colleges is $15,555 for in-state students and $40,384 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Ingham County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 62,109 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 62,109 students enrolled in Ingham County, MI, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41,672 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
386 degree-majors awarded
Advertising
517 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
412 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ingham County, MI was Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management with 386 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ingham County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Michigan State University
13,443 degrees awarded
Lansing Community College (170657)
2,452 degrees awarded
Douglas J Aveda Institute
689 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan State University with 13,443 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 7,522 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ingham County, MI, which is 0.773 times less than the 9,731 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11,914 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,174 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($15,555) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,108) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Measure

In 2020, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.34M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ingham County, MI was $143,900 in 2020, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $135,600 to $143,900, a 6.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Ingham County, MI is 58.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Ingham County, MI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ingham County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ingham County, MI is $55,253. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ingham County, MI was Census Tract 50.02 with a value of $130,598, followed by Census Tract 46 and Census Tract 57, with respective values of $111,285 and $107,708.

In 2021, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.55%.

Housing

Property

$143,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,678

$66,879

Median Property Taxes

±$1,730

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ingham County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ingham County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2020

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 58.8% of the housing units in Ingham County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ingham County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 50.02
Census Tract 46
Census Tract 57

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ingham County, MI was Census Tract 50.02 with a value of $130,598, followed by Census Tract 46 and Census Tract 57, with respective values of $111,285 and $107,708.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ingham County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,253

Median Household Income

± $1,380

114k

Number of Households

± 2,338

In 2020, the median household income of the 114k households in Ingham County, MI grew to $55,253 from the previous year's value of $52,872.

The following chart displays the households in Ingham County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ingham County, MI is from Michigan.

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.475

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2020, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.801% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (6.66%)

In 2020, 74% of workers in Ingham County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (6.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ingham County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Ingham County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ingham County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ingham County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ingham County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.55%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ingham County, MI (50.1k out of 273k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ingham County, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 12.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 609 in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 47.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95% of the population of Ingham County, MI has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.754% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see 960 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (942 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1335 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

960 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ingham County, MI

Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see an average of 960 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (942 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ingham County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 30.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.99%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.754%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ingham County, MI declined by 10.4% from 5.57% to 4.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ingham County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.2 in Ingham County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ingham County, MI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.3% in Ingham County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ingham County, MI.

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