Ingham County, MI

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    2024 Population
    283,913
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.7%
    1.84% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,526
    1.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $198,800
    6.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    141,447
    0.707% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    94.8% of the residents in Ingham County, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Ingham County, MI are Michigan State University (13,017 degrees awarded in 2024), Lansing Community College (1,847 degrees), and Douglas J Aveda Institute (857 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Ingham County, MI was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 59.5%.

    Most people in Ingham County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ingham County, MI was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Michigan State Capitol Rotunda, Lansing, MI
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    Population & Diversity

    Ingham County, MI is home to a population of 284k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.24% of Ingham County, MI residents were born outside of the country (26.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Ingham County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of Ingham County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ingham County, MI was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ingham County, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      189k ± 837
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      31.3k ± 1.13k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      17.6k ± 629
    8.74%
    Hispanic Population
    24.8k people

    In 2024, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Ingham County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.74% of the people in Ingham County, MI are hispanic (24.8k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    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

    9.24%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    26.2k people
    9.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    25.9k people

    As of 2024, 9.24% of Ingham County, MI residents (26.2k 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 Ingham County, MI was 9.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,210 ± 366
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,575 ± 385
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,786 ± 290

    Ingham County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Ingham County, MI has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.682% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see 866 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (866 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1241 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 193 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    866 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ingham County, MI

    Primary care physicians in Ingham County, MI see an average of 866 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (866 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.92%
    Uninsured
    54.3%
    Employer Coverage
    16.4%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    12.4%
    Non-Group
    0.682%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ingham County, MI grew by 1.14% from 4.86% to 4.92%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.71 in Ingham County, MI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 34% in Ingham County, MI.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.79% in Ingham County, MI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Ingham County, MI employs 141k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ingham County, MI were Educational Services (24,500 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,229 people), and Retail Trade (14,182 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,333), Utilities ($76,339), and Public Administration ($70,521).

    Employment

    Occupations

    141k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,049
    0.707%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.01%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ingham County, MI grew at a rate of 0.707%, from 140k employees to 141k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ingham County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,453 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (13,738 people), and Management Occupations (12,963 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ingham County, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    141k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,049
    0.707%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.01%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ingham County, MI grew at a rate of 0.707%, from 140k employees to 141k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ingham County, MI, are Educational Services (24,500 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,229 people), and Retail Trade (14,182 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,494
    Median earning men ± $1,363
    $35,849
    Median earning women ± $810

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,248), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,538), and Information ($55,086).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,035), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,442), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,313).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 459
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 445
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 321
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.29M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $927k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $604k
      Manufacturing

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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

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    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%).

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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 Ingham County, MI awarded 15,919 degrees. The student population of Ingham County, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 29,094 male students and 34,085 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Ingham County, MI are White (10,891 and 73.2%), Black or African American (1,064 and 7.15%), Asian (1,005 and 6.76%), and Hispanic or Latino (928 and 6.24%).

    The largest universities in Ingham County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Michigan State University (13,017 and 81.8%), Lansing Community College (1,847 and 11.6%), and Douglas J Aveda Institute (857 and 5.38%).

    The most popular majors in Ingham County, MI are General Psychology (640 and 4.02%), General Biological Sciences (603 and 3.79%), and Advertising (471 and 2.96%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $17,739 for in-state students and $44,510 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Ingham County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 63,179 (46.1% men and 53.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 63,179 students enrolled in Ingham County, MI, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 40,826 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Biological Sciences
      592 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      565 degrees awarded
    3. Advertising
      456 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ingham County, MI was General Biological Sciences with 592 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Michigan State University
      13,017 degrees awarded
    2. Lansing Community College
      1,847 degrees awarded
    3. Douglas J Aveda Institute
      857 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Michigan State University with 13,017 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 6,674 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ingham County, MI, which is 0.722 times less than the 9,245 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 10,891 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,064 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($17,739) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,334) 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 Ingham County, MI was $198,800 in 2024, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $187,500 to $198,800, a 6.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Ingham County, MI is 59.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ingham County, MI have an average commute time of 20.5 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.

    In 2025, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.01%.

    Housing

    Property

    $198,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,013
    $69,627
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,748

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.5% of the housing units in Ingham County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

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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.
    $65,526
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,674
    117k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,702

    In 2024, the median household income of the 117k households in Ingham County, MI grew to $65,526 from the previous year's value of $64,354.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ingham County, 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 (66.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (17.3%)
    3. Carpooled (7.99%)

    In 2024, 66.1% of workers in Ingham County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.99%).

    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

    20.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ingham County, MI have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Ingham County, 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 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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.01%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ingham County, MI (44.4k out of 266k 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 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16.7% of the children was living in poverty in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 13%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 609 in Ingham County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 47.4% per 100,000 population.

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