Ann Arbor, MI

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    2024 Population
    122,036
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    23.8%
    3.83% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $82,212
    1.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $453,400
    4.21% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    62,605
    0.45% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Ann Arbor, 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.

    89% of the residents in Ann Arbor, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ann Arbor, MI are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (17,020 degrees awarded in 2024) and Concordia University Ann Arbor (277 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ann Arbor, MI was $453,400, and the homeownership rate was 45.5%.

    Most people in Ann Arbor, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Ann Arbor, MI was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: ​Gallup Park is a 69-acre park and is Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation area. It is located along the Huron River and Geddes Pond with scenic walkways that traverse small islands with bucolic pedestrian bridges.
    Photo by Barbara Eckstein
    United StatesMichiganWashtenaw County, MIAnn Arbor, MIWashtenaw County (West, Northeast & Southeast) PUMA, MIWashtenaw County (East Central)--Ann Arbor City Area PUMA, MIWashtenaw County (East Central)--Outside Ann Arbor City PUMA, MI

    Population & Diversity

    Ann Arbor, MI is home to a population of 122k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.5% of Ann Arbor, MI residents were born outside of the country (22.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.1k people) in Ann Arbor, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    89%
    2024 Citizenship
    88.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89% of Ann Arbor, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ann Arbor, MI was 88.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ann Arbor, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      81.1k ± 1.27k
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      19k ± 795
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      7.79k ± 1.05k
    5.49%
    Hispanic Population
    6.7k people

    In 2024, there were 4.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.1k people) in Ann Arbor, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.79k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.49% of the people in Ann Arbor, MI are hispanic (6.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ann Arbor, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    18.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    22.6k people
    18.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    22.6k people

    As of 2024, 18.5% of Ann Arbor, MI residents (22.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ann Arbor, MI was 18.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      967 ± 210
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      659 ± 163
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      149 ± 82

    Ann Arbor, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    97.4% of the population of Ann Arbor, MI has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 7.75% on Medicaid, 8.95% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 0.438% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 44% between 18 and 34 years, 26.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    2.63%
    Uninsured
    64.5%
    Employer Coverage
    7.75%
    Medicaid
    8.95%
    Medicare
    15.8%
    Non-Group
    0.438%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ann Arbor, MI declined by 6.45% from 2.81% to 2.63%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Ann Arbor, MI employs 62.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ann Arbor, MI were Educational Services (20,471 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,767 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,985 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($150,231), Manufacturing ($96,020), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,565).

    Employment

    Occupations

    62.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,953
    −0.45%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.39%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ann Arbor, MI declined at a rate of −0.45%, from 62.9k employees to 62.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ann Arbor, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (11,962 people), Management Occupations (6,137 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (5,246 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ann Arbor, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    62.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,953
    −0.45%
    1 Year decline
    ± 4.39%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ann Arbor, MI declined at a rate of −0.45%, from 62.9k employees to 62.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ann Arbor, MI, are Educational Services (20,471 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,767 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,985 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ann Arbor, MI, though some of these residents may live in Ann Arbor, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $57,445
    Median earning men ± $4,527
    $39,075
    Median earning women ± $2,273

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($120,114), Manufacturing ($106,547), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,904).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,786), Manufacturing ($62,440), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,743).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Ann Arbor, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Ann Arbor, MI awarded 17,297 degrees. The student population of Ann Arbor, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 25,469 male students and 28,521 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ann Arbor, MI are White (7,987 and 59%), Asian (2,455 and 18.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,061 and 7.83%), and Unknown (734 and 5.42%).

    The largest universities in Ann Arbor, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (17,020 and 98.4%) and Concordia University Ann Arbor (277 and 1.6%).

    The most popular majors in Ann Arbor, MI are General Computer & Information Sciences (1,446 and 8.36%), General Business Administration & Management (1,325 and 7.66%), and General Economics (757 and 4.38%).

    The median tuition costs are $34,950 for private four year colleges, and $18,516 and $62,749 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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    Measure

    In 2024 in Ann Arbor, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 53,990 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 53,990 students enrolled in Ann Arbor, MI, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,696 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      1,225 degrees awarded
    2. General Economics
      731 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      615 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ann Arbor, MI was General Computer & Information Sciences with 1,225 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
      17,020 degrees awarded
    2. Concordia University Ann Arbor
      277 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with 17,020 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 8,466 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ann Arbor, MI, which is 0.959 times less than the 8,831 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,987 degrees mean that there were 3.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 2,455 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($460) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Ann Arbor, MI was $453,400 in 2024, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $435,100 to $453,400, a 4.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Ann Arbor, MI is 45.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ann Arbor, MI have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ann Arbor, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $453,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,438
    $22,955
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$911

    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 Ann Arbor, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    45.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 45.5% of the housing units in Ann Arbor, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.6%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $82,212
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,268
    50.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,718

    In 2024, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Ann Arbor, MI grew to $82,212 from the previous year's value of $81,089.

    The following chart displays the households in Ann Arbor, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ann Arbor, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (43%)
    2. Worked At Home (28.7%)
    3. Walked (13%)

    In 2024, 43% of workers in Ann Arbor, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.7%) and those who walked to work (13%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ann Arbor, MI have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.875% of the workforce in Ann Arbor, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ann Arbor, MI (26.5k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ann Arbor, MI is White, followed by Asian and Black.

    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.

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