Ingham County, MI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 281,692 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 502.2 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.2 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 115,623 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ingham County grew by 0.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 279,950 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ingham County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,424 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.64% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ingham County is about 10% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $131,456 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.6% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ingham County is about 10.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,058 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ingham County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.7 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,612 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,427 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,737 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Michigan:
Luce County (10.8 min), Dickinson County (12.6 min), Baraga County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Lapeer County (31.2 min), Livingston County (30.1 min), Barry County (27.7 min).
The average commute time in Ingham County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ingham County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.4), Oakland County (0.4), Leelanau County (0.4).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.2), Oscoda County (0.2), Kalkaska County (0.2).
Health
Ingham County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ingham County | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Michigan:
Washtenaw County (0.8), Ottawa County (0.8), Livingston County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clare County (0.8), Oscoda County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ingham County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ingham County, Michigan?
The population of Ingham County, Michigan is 281,692, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ingham County, Michigan?
The population density of Ingham County, Michigan is 502.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ingham County, Michigan?
The median household income in Ingham County, Michigan is $64,424, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ingham County, Michigan?
The median home price in Ingham County, Michigan is $131,456, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ingham County, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Ingham County, Michigan is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.