Ingham County, MI

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Ingham County Overview

282,540
TOTAL POPULATION
138,535
MALE POPULATION
144,005
FEMALE POPULATION
96.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.95
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,077
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,320
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,548
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,980
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
150,953
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ingham County Area Codes

Race in Ingham County

The most populous races in Ingham County are White / Caucasian (202,102 | 71.5%), Black / African American (33,555 | 11.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,272 | 8.2%).
Race in Ingham County
Race# Population% Population
Asian17,9656.4%
Black / African American33,55511.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific150.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,2728.2%
Native / Alaskan1,0820.4%
White / Caucasian202,10271.5%
Two or more Races22,3857.9%
Some other Race5,4361.9%
Total282,540100.0%

Ancestry in Ingham County

The most populous ancestries reported in Ingham County are German (51,123 | 18.1%), English (31,571 | 11.2%), Irish (30,208 | 10.7%), Mexican (17,008 | 6.0%), and Polish (13,871 | 4.9%), together accounting for 50.9% of all Ingham County residents.
Ancestry in Ingham County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2630.1%
African1,6250.6%
Alaska Native110.0%
Albanian3240.1%
Alsatian130.0%
American9,2543.3%
Apache1490.1%
Arab3,4311.2%
Arapaho130.0%
Argentinean1530.1%
Armenian2030.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1060.0%
Australian660.0%
Austrian5020.2%
Bahamian70.0%
Bangladeshi3160.1%
Belgian8510.3%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese9390.3%
Blackfeet1920.1%
Bolivian70.0%
Brazilian3950.1%
British1,9450.7%
British West Indian250.0%
Bulgarian1360.1%
Burmese2,2500.8%
Cambodian50.0%
Canadian1,0590.4%
Celtic210.0%
Central American5700.2%
Central American Indian410.0%
Cherokee5740.2%
Chickasaw160.0%
Chilean930.0%
Chippewa6980.3%
Choctaw850.0%
Colombian1490.1%
Costa Rican860.0%
Cree110.0%
Creek110.0%
Croatian5900.2%
Crow10.0%
Cuban1,7910.6%
Cypriot150.0%
Czech1,2620.4%
Czechoslovakian2220.1%
Danish1,0390.4%
Dominican1100.0%
Dutch6,5272.3%
Eastern European7880.3%
Ecuadorian1140.0%
Egyptian3840.1%
English31,57111.2%
Ethiopian3070.1%
European6,1472.2%
Filipino2780.1%
Finnish1,2760.4%
French7,6482.7%
French American Indian730.0%
French Canadian3,2531.1%
German51,12318.1%
Ghanaian860.0%
Greek1,3480.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro170.0%
Guatemalan1670.1%
Haitian2780.1%
Honduran1100.0%
Hopi80.0%
Houma120.0%
Hungarian1,4380.5%
Icelander190.0%
Indian (Asian)5,7532.0%
Indonesian7270.3%
Iranian5540.2%
Iraqi4840.2%
Irish30,20810.7%
Iroquois1400.1%
Israeli90.0%
Italian10,8313.8%
Jamaican5810.2%
Japanese80.0%
Jordanian1230.0%
Kenyan530.0%
Korean1,6150.6%
Laotian1200.0%
Latvian790.0%
Lebanese1,1480.4%
Liberian370.0%
Lithuanian7120.3%
Luxembourger200.0%
Macedonian420.0%
Malaysian1710.1%
Maltese1050.0%
Mexican17,0086.0%
Mexican American Indian1340.1%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan2040.1%
Native Hawaiian2080.1%
Navajo650.0%
Nicaraguan40.0%
Nigerian4700.2%
Northern European4580.2%
Norwegian1,8590.7%
Ottawa2870.1%
Pakistani4340.2%
Palestinian2970.1%
Panamanian1130.0%
Pennsylvania German1530.1%
Peruvian1380.1%
Polish13,8714.9%
Portuguese2370.1%
Potawatomi1850.1%
Puerto Rican1,4570.5%
Romanian5430.2%
Russian1,3770.5%
Salvadoran900.0%
Samoan1090.0%
Scandinavian7910.3%
Scotch-Irish1,6770.6%
Scottish6,0062.1%
Seminole60.0%
Serbian2340.1%
Sioux1420.1%
Slavic1840.1%
Slovak4700.2%
Slovene340.0%
Somali4640.2%
South African40.0%
South American8080.3%
South American Indian380.0%
Soviet Union160.0%
Spaniard3430.1%
Spanish2060.1%
Spanish American1160.0%
Sri Lankan1,8040.6%
Subsaharan African4,3041.5%
Sudanese6150.2%
Swedish4,4421.6%
Swiss8730.3%
Syrian3100.1%
Thai4,7521.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian850.0%
Turkish6010.2%
Ukrainian8180.3%
Uruguayan130.0%
Venezuelan1130.0%
Vietnamese220.0%
Welsh1,8660.7%
West Indian690.0%
Yugoslavian1440.1%
Yup'ik70.0%
Zimbabwean310.0%
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Immigrants in Ingham County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ingham County came from Asia (15,691 | 5.6%), Eastern Asia (5,776 | 2.0%), South Central Asia (5,633 | 2.0%), China (4,231 | 1.5%), and Latin America (4,041 | 1.4%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Ingham County residents.
Immigrants in Ingham County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1690.1%
Africa3,5551.3%
Albania1340.1%
Argentina740.0%
Armenia90.0%
Asia15,6915.6%
Australia260.0%
Bangladesh1250.0%
Belarus120.0%
Belgium120.0%
Belize20.0%
Bolivia70.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1040.0%
Brazil4600.2%
Bulgaria920.0%
Cambodia120.0%
Cameroon90.0%
Canada7600.3%
Caribbean1,2320.4%
Central America1,9800.7%
Chile340.0%
China4,2311.5%
Colombia890.0%
Congo760.0%
Costa Rica510.0%
Cuba8970.3%
Czechoslovakia430.0%
Denmark320.0%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Africa1,4370.5%
Eastern Asia5,7762.0%
Eastern Europe1,1850.4%
Ecuador490.0%
Egypt2930.1%
El Salvador390.0%
England1770.1%
Ethiopia1540.1%
Europe2,6030.9%
France1760.1%
Germany4630.2%
Ghana2790.1%
Greece440.0%
Guatemala1400.1%
Haiti1110.0%
Honduras620.0%
Hong Kong880.0%
Hungary260.0%
India3,1941.1%
Indonesia540.0%
Iran4440.2%
Iraq4610.2%
Ireland270.0%
Israel1050.0%
Italy1040.0%
Jamaica1300.1%
Japan2230.1%
Jordan720.0%
Kazakhstan300.0%
Kenya590.0%
Korea1,3080.5%
Kuwait190.0%
Laos960.0%
Latin America4,0411.4%
Latvia250.0%
Lebanon2390.1%
Liberia690.0%
Lithuania170.0%
Mexico1,6820.6%
Micronesia70.0%
Middle Africa2680.1%
Moldova180.0%
Morocco800.0%
Nepal6470.2%
Netherlands540.0%
Nicaragua40.0%
Nigeria1750.1%
Northern Africa1,0460.4%
Northern Europe4850.2%
Norway180.0%
Oceania330.0%
Pakistan4110.2%
Peru210.0%
Philippines6110.2%
Poland1240.0%
Portugal210.0%
Romania2140.1%
Russia2190.1%
Saudi Arabia930.0%
Scotland190.0%
Senegal390.0%
Singapore140.0%
Somalia5240.2%
South Africa190.0%
South America8290.3%
South Central Asia5,6332.0%
South Eastern Asia2,6920.9%
Southern Europe2150.1%
Spain390.0%
Sri Lanka1420.1%
Sudan6660.2%
Sweden80.0%
Switzerland130.0%
Syria210.0%
Taiwan3460.1%
Thailand3070.1%
Trinidad and Tobago850.0%
Turkey2470.1%
Ukraine1170.0%
Uruguay130.0%
Uzbekistan2140.1%
Venezuela820.0%
Vietnam1,0590.4%
Western Africa6230.2%
Western Asia1,5670.5%
Western Europe7180.3%
Zaire160.0%
Zimbabwe380.0%
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Sex and Age in Ingham County

Sex and Age in Ingham County

The most populous age groups in Ingham County are 20 to 24 Years (19,195 | 13.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (19,138 | 13.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ingham County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,711 (5.6%)7,412 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years7,938 (5.7%)8,013 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years7,842 (5.7%)7,072 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years11,843 (8.6%)12,257 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years19,195 (13.9%)19,138 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years11,144 (8.0%)10,697 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years9,306 (6.7%)9,048 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years8,728 (6.3%)9,223 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years7,621 (5.5%)7,045 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years7,170 (5.2%)7,533 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years7,369 (5.3%)7,578 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,896 (5.0%)7,859 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years8,120 (5.9%)8,563 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years6,691 (4.8%)7,890 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years4,817 (3.5%)5,475 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years3,073 (2.2%)3,677 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,330 (1.0%)2,235 (1.5%)
85 Years and over1,741 (1.3%)3,290 (2.3%)
Total138,535 (100.0%)144,005 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ingham County

Median Family Size in Ingham County

The median family size in Ingham County is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (44,062 | 72.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,762 | 7.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ingham County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple44,062 (72.1%)3.07
Single Male/Father4,762 (7.8%)2.74
Single Female/Mother12,292 (20.1%)2.96
Total Families61,116 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Ingham County

The median household size in Ingham County is 2.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (12,292 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (54,532 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ingham County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple44,062 (38.1%)3.09
Single Male/Father4,762 (4.1%)3.15
Single Female/Mother12,292 (10.6%)3.21
Non-family54,532 (47.1%)1.37
Total Households115,648 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ingham County

Out of a total of 115,648 households in Ingham County, 61,116 (52.8%) are family households, while 54,532 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 28,545, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40,579.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ingham County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40,579 (35.1%)
2-Person Households28,545 (24.7%)10,925 (9.5%)
3-Person Households13,973 (12.1%)1,623 (1.4%)
4-Person Households11,778 (10.2%)1,097 (0.9%)
5-Person Households4,191 (3.6%)215 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,980 (1.7%)61 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households649 (0.6%)32 (0.0%)
Total61,116 (52.8%)54,532 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Ingham County

Fertility by Age in Ingham County

Average fertility rate in Ingham County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ingham County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years149 (4.7%)12.0
20 to 34 years2,148 (67.4%)55.0
35 to 50 years889 (27.9%)35.0
Total3,186 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ingham County

64.4% of women with births (3,186) in Ingham County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ingham County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)149 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,321 (61.5%)827 (38.5%)
35 to 50 years731 (82.2%)158 (17.8%)
Total2,052 (64.4%)1,134 (35.6%)

Fertility by Education in Ingham County

Average fertility rate in Ingham County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 43.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ingham County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School297 (9.3%)39.0
High School Diploma574 (18.0%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree1,222 (38.4%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree689 (21.6%)40.0
Graduate Degree404 (12.7%)43.0
Total3,186 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ingham County

35.6% of women with births in Ingham County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 57.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ingham County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School127 (42.8%)170 (57.2%)
High School Diploma308 (53.7%)266 (46.3%)
College or Associate's Degree678 (55.5%)544 (44.5%)
Bachelor's Degree540 (78.4%)149 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree398 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)
Total2,052 (64.4%)1,134 (35.6%)

Income in Ingham County

Income Overview in Ingham County

Per Capita Income in Ingham County is $36,077, while median incomes of families and households are $88,320 and $62,548 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income282,540$36,077
Median Family Income61,116$88,320
Mean Family Income61,116$112,947
Median Household Income115,648$62,548
Mean Household Income115,648$85,939
Income Deficit61,116$9,980
Wage / Income Gap (%)282,54030.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)282,54069.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index282,5400.48

Earnings by Sex in Ingham County

Average Earnings in Ingham County are $33,199, $39,604 for men and $27,615 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Ingham County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male83,269 (50.0%)$39,604
Female83,206 (50.0%)$27,615
Total166,475 (100.0%)$33,199

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ingham County

The most common earnings brackets in Ingham County are $100,000+ for men (10,712 | 12.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (7,122 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ingham County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,472 (6.6%)7,122 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,837 (4.6%)6,259 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,239 (5.1%)5,281 (6.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,738 (3.3%)3,499 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,834 (4.6%)3,358 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,152 (2.6%)2,008 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,830 (2.2%)3,635 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,737 (2.1%)2,290 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,576 (1.9%)2,291 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,266 (2.7%)3,290 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,255 (5.1%)5,001 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,318 (5.2%)5,090 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,618 (4.3%)3,669 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,831 (4.6%)3,378 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,164 (5.0%)3,779 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,575 (4.3%)3,298 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,354 (7.6%)4,967 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,372 (5.2%)3,482 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,389 (10.1%)6,385 (7.7%)
$100,000+10,712 (12.9%)5,124 (6.2%)
Total83,269 (100.0%)83,206 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ingham County

Average earnings in Ingham County are $52,336 for men and $40,454 for women, a difference of 22.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,390, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,695. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,584, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,457.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ingham County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,695$20,457
High School Diploma$37,941$28,851
College or Associate's Degree$46,313$34,880
Bachelor's Degree$66,857$49,078
Graduate Degree$89,390$64,584
Total$52,336$40,454

Family Income in Ingham County

Family Income Brackets in Ingham County

According to the Ingham County family income data, there are 13,507 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,100 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ingham County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8333.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1001.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993,0565.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2395.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995,9899.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999,84016.1%
$75,000 to $99,9999,22915.1%
$100,000 to $149,99913,50722.1%
$150,000 to $199,9996,17310.1%
$200,000+7,08911.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ingham County

5-person families (3,693 | 6.0%) account for the highest median family income in Ingham County with $108,862 per family, while 2-person families (31,104 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $40,688 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ingham County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families31,104 (50.9%)$81,376
3-Person Families13,157 (21.5%)$89,324
4-Person Families10,918 (17.9%)$108,768
5-Person Families3,693 (6.0%)$108,862
6-Person Families1,760 (2.9%)$92,292
7+ Person Families484 (0.8%)$93,375
Total61,116 (100.0%)$88,320

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ingham County

The median family income in Ingham County is $88,320, with families comprising 3+ earners (5,996) having the highest median family income of $132,433, while families with 1 earner (19,071) have the lowest median family income of $59,310, accounting for 9.8% and 31.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ingham County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,624 (14.1%)$59,526
1 Earner19,071 (31.2%)$59,310
2 Earners27,425 (44.9%)$109,817
3+ Earners5,996 (9.8%)$132,433
Total61,116 (100.0%)$88,320

Household Income in Ingham County

Household Income Brackets in Ingham County

With 20,354 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ingham County, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 5,667 households (4.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ingham County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,5176.5%
$10,000 to $14,9995,6674.9%
$15,000 to $24,9999,4838.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999,7148.4%
$35,000 to $49,99914,68712.7%
$50,000 to $74,99920,35417.6%
$75,000 to $99,99914,80312.8%
$100,000 to $149,99917,69415.3%
$150,000 to $199,9997,7486.7%
$200,000+7,9806.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ingham County

The median household income in Ingham County is $62,548, with the highest median household income of $80,685 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 36,335 households (31.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,816, with 13,745 households (11.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ingham County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,745 (11.9%)$27,816
25 to 44 Years38,690 (33.5%)$68,077
45 to 64 Years36,335 (31.4%)$80,685
65+ Years26,878 (23.2%)$57,145
Total115,648 (100.0%)$62,548

Poverty in Ingham County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ingham County

With 16.5% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Ingham County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7,691 males (39.8%) and 7,849 females (40.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ingham County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,551 (21.0%)1,090 (15.4%)
5 Years424 (28.8%)338 (20.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,493 (16.3%)1,213 (14.0%)
12 to 14 Years859 (18.8%)721 (16.6%)
15 Years320 (18.9%)200 (17.1%)
16 and 17 Years407 (13.4%)349 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years7,691 (39.8%)7,849 (40.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,770 (13.7%)3,455 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,378 (8.5%)2,060 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,369 (9.5%)1,678 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,919 (12.8%)1,531 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years933 (8.2%)1,068 (8.1%)
75 Years and over384 (6.4%)775 (8.9%)
Total21,498 (16.5%)22,327 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ingham County

According to the poverty statistics in Ingham County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.6% of males and 91.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ingham County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,849 (79.0%)6,004 (84.6%)
5 Years1,048 (71.2%)1,348 (79.9%)
6 to 11 Years7,690 (83.7%)7,469 (86.0%)
12 to 14 Years3,711 (81.2%)3,617 (83.4%)
15 Years1,376 (81.1%)971 (82.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,636 (86.6%)2,916 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years11,650 (60.2%)11,602 (59.7%)
25 to 34 Years17,423 (86.3%)16,204 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years14,831 (91.5%)14,175 (87.3%)
45 to 54 Years13,104 (90.5%)13,423 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years13,049 (87.2%)14,847 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years10,506 (91.8%)12,195 (91.9%)
75 Years and over5,634 (93.6%)7,919 (91.1%)
Total108,507 (83.5%)112,690 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ingham County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ingham County show that 3.4% or 1,493 of the total 44,062 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 61.7%, comprising of 100 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 664 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ingham County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,052 (97.5%)664 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children13,081 (95.6%)602 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children3,374 (96.4%)127 (3.6%)
5 or more Children62 (38.3%)100 (61.7%)
Total42,569 (96.6%)1,493 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ingham County

According to the poverty data in Ingham County, 17.8% or 847 single-father households and 26.1% or 3,213 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 169 households (41.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 634 households (58.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ingham County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children278 (14.1%)496 (10.4%)
1 or 2 Children400 (16.9%)2,036 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children169 (41.2%)634 (58.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)47 (30.5%)
Total847 (17.8%)3,213 (26.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ingham County

The poverty data for Ingham County shows that 1,493 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 4,060 of the single-parent households (23.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 households (61.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 803 household (54.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ingham County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children664 (2.5%)774 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children602 (4.4%)2,436 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children127 (3.6%)803 (54.0%)
5 or more Children100 (61.7%)47 (28.7%)
Total1,493 (3.4%)4,060 (23.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Ingham County

Employment by Class of Employer in Ingham County

Among the 137,987 employed individuals in Ingham County, private company employees (82,202 | 59.6%), state government employees (19,738 | 14.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (17,332 | 12.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ingham County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees82,20259.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,0482.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,0923.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,33212.6%
Local Government Employees8,2426.0%
State Government Employees19,73814.3%
Federal Government Employees2,1301.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2030.2%
Total137,987100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ingham County

According to the labor force statistics for Ingham County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (233,674), 64.6% or 150,953 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 9,661 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.0% or 15,968 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.1% or 1,767 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ingham County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,253 (43.6%)1,767 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Years26,833 (70.0%)2,469 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years18,128 (83.0%)997 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years15,968 (87.0%)591 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years27,920 (85.6%)1,564 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years24,669 (83.2%)1,085 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years10,948 (74.2%)493 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years9,426 (56.5%)311 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,039 (28.3%)338 (4.8%)
75 Years and over829 (5.4%)89 (10.7%)
Total150,953 (64.6%)9,661 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ingham County

According to labor force statistics for Ingham County, 79.9% of individuals (106,986) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (133,900) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 5,028 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 48,841 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.0% or 726 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ingham County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,536 (58.5%)1,240 (16.0%)
High School Diploma19,565 (71.5%)1,779 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree34,116 (80.0%)2,345 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48,841 (87.0%)1,347 (2.4%)
Total106,986 (79.9%)6,293 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ingham County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ingham County are Community & Social Service (20,433 | 14.5%), Management (13,093 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (13,060 | 9.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,653 | 8.3%), and Business & Financial (8,543 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ingham County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ingham County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.9%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.9%), Health Technologists (72.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (67.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ingham County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,635 (50.7%)6,458 (49.3%)
Business & Financial3,653 (42.8%)4,890 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,199 (70.4%)3,454 (29.6%)
Computers & Mathematics4,589 (73.5%)1,652 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering2,029 (81.9%)450 (18.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,581 (53.9%)1,352 (46.1%)
Community & Social Service 8,235 (40.3%)12,198 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media983 (32.5%)2,038 (67.5%)
Legal Services & Support895 (55.1%)729 (44.9%)
Education Instruction & Library4,922 (37.7%)8,138 (62.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,435 (52.6%)1,293 (47.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,936 (27.1%)5,212 (72.9%)
Health Technologists1,280 (27.4%)3,396 (72.6%)
Total (Category)28,658 (47.1%)32,212 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ingham County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,860 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,633 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (4,482 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (4,089 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (2,226 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Ingham County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ingham County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.6%), Security & Protection (75.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (61.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.7%), Personal Care & Service (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ingham County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support688 (15.3%)3,794 (84.7%)
Security & Protection1,689 (75.9%)537 (24.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention744 (61.7%)461 (38.3%)
Law Enforcement945 (92.6%)76 (7.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,755 (42.4%)5,105 (57.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,465 (61.5%)2,168 (38.5%)
Personal Care & Service965 (23.6%)3,124 (76.4%)
Total (Category)10,562 (41.8%)14,728 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ingham County are Office & Administration (16,697 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (11,890 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ingham County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ingham County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,925 (49.8%)5,965 (50.2%)
Office & Administration4,734 (28.3%)11,963 (71.7%)
Total (Category)10,659 (37.3%)17,928 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ingham County are Construction & Extraction (4,078 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,092 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (608 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ingham County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ingham County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry416 (68.4%)192 (31.6%)
Construction & Extraction3,955 (97.0%)123 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,898 (93.7%)194 (6.3%)
Total (Category)7,269 (93.5%)509 (6.5%)
Total (Overall)70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ingham County are Production (8,247 | 5.8%), Material Moving (5,842 | 4.1%), and Transportation (4,516 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ingham County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ingham County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,588 (67.8%)2,659 (32.2%)
Transportation3,747 (83.0%)769 (17.0%)
Material Moving4,493 (76.9%)1,349 (23.1%)
Total (Category)13,828 (74.3%)4,777 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ingham County

Employment Industries in Ingham County

The major employment industries in Ingham County include Educational Services (24,434 | 17.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,931 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (14,183 | 10.1%), Manufacturing (13,251 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,345 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Ingham County

Employment Industries by Sex in Ingham County

The Ingham County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.1%), and Wholesale Trade (83.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.8%), Educational Services (60.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (59.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ingham County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting659 (78.1%)185 (21.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,887 (87.1%)721 (12.9%)
Manufacturing9,528 (71.9%)3,723 (28.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,933 (83.9%)371 (16.1%)
Retail Trade7,932 (55.9%)6,251 (44.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,346 (71.5%)1,334 (28.5%)
Utilities579 (61.5%)363 (38.5%)
Information938 (50.0%)938 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance3,652 (44.3%)4,590 (55.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,554 (56.4%)1,200 (43.6%)
Professional & Scientific5,237 (60.7%)3,386 (39.3%)
Enterprise Management42 (65.6%)22 (34.4%)
Administrative & Support3,353 (60.1%)2,224 (39.9%)
Educational Services9,727 (39.8%)14,707 (60.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,164 (23.2%)13,767 (76.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,074 (40.7%)1,566 (59.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,636 (44.8%)5,709 (55.2%)
Public Administration4,908 (48.1%)5,287 (51.9%)
Total70,976 (50.3%)70,154 (49.7%)

Education in Ingham County

School Enrollment in Ingham County

The most common levels of schooling among the 90,249 students in Ingham County are college / undergraduate (39,059 | 43.3%), high school (12,589 | 14.0%), and elementary school (12,252 | 13.6%).
School Enrollment in Ingham County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,3253.7%
Kindergarten3,0423.4%
Elementary School12,25213.6%
Middle School11,27012.5%
High School12,58914.0%
College / Undergraduate39,05943.3%
Graduate / Professional8,7129.7%
Total90,249100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ingham County

Out of a total of 90,249 students who are enrolled in schools in Ingham County, 7,942 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 82,307 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,215 (45.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,760 (94.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ingham County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,478 (54.9%)1,215 (45.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,080 (88.4%)1,708 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13,170 (91.9%)1,165 (8.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8,669 (94.3%)527 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,760 (94.9%)689 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22,443 (94.0%)1,445 (6.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,491 (92.4%)612 (7.5%)
35 Years and over3,201 (84.3%)596 (15.7%)
Total82,307 (91.2%)7,942 (8.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ingham County

Business (12,181 | 15.6%), education (7,718 | 9.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (7,477 | 9.6%), social sciences (6,838 | 8.8%), and science & technology (6,709 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 77,978 individuals in Ingham County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ingham County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4,2795.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,4779.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3,4234.4%
Psychology3,7204.8%
Social Sciences6,8388.8%
Engineering4,8686.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies9351.2%
Science & Technology6,7098.6%
Business12,18115.6%
Education7,7189.9%
Literature & Languages3,8745.0%
Liberal Arts & History3,2304.1%
Visual & Performing Arts2,5783.3%
Communications3,6874.7%
Arts & Humanities6,4618.3%
Total77,978100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ingham County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ingham County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ingham County are males with 2 vehicles (30,005, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (28,600, making up 46.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ingham County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,759 (4.1%)2,554 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle16,759 (24.8%)17,604 (27.1%)
2 Vehicles30,005 (44.3%)28,600 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles11,793 (17.4%)10,990 (17.0%)
4 Vehicles3,930 (5.8%)3,294 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles2,419 (3.6%)1,811 (2.8%)
Total67,665 (100.0%)64,853 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ingham County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ingham County are 15 to 19 minutes (27,606 commuters, 23.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (24,088 commuters, 20.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (21,389 commuters, 17.8%).
Commute Time in Ingham County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,6233.0%
5 to 9 Minutes13,25811.0%
10 to 14 Minutes24,08820.0%
15 to 19 Minutes27,60623.0%
20 to 24 Minutes21,38917.8%
25 to 29 Minutes7,8226.5%
30 to 34 Minutes9,5327.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1,6301.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5901.3%
45 to 59 Minutes3,6843.1%
60 to 89 Minutes4,1573.5%
90 or more Minutes1,9011.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Ingham County

The most common commute times in Ingham County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,381 commuters, 21.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,225 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ingham County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,726 (2.8%)1,897 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,346 (10.4%)6,912 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,635 (19.0%)12,453 (21.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,381 (21.9%)14,225 (24.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,875 (17.8%)10,514 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,201 (6.9%)3,621 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,133 (8.4%)4,399 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes989 (1.6%)641 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes922 (1.5%)668 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,020 (3.3%)1,664 (2.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,763 (4.5%)1,394 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,139 (1.9%)762 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ingham County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ingham County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,887, 12.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,787, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ingham County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,301 (5.4%)1,659 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,992 (3.3%)812 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,776 (4.5%)1,693 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,328 (7.1%)3,391 (5.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,505 (9.0%)4,455 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,436 (10.5%)7,553 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,887 (12.9%)9,787 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,429 (10.5%)7,020 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,301 (7.0%)4,557 (7.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,853 (7.9%)4,162 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,038 (3.3%)1,942 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM905 (1.5%)1,739 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,266 (8.6%)5,581 (9.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,113 (8.4%)4,799 (8.1%)
Total61,130 (100.0%)59,150 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ingham County

Occupancy by Ownership in Ingham County

Of the total 115,648 dwellings in Ingham County, owner-occupied units account for 67,988 (58.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 47,660 (41.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ingham County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units67,98858.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units47,66041.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units115,648100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ingham County

Occupancy by Household Size in Ingham County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40,57935.1%
2-Person Household39,47034.1%
3-Person Household15,59613.5%
4+ Person Household20,00317.3%
Total Housing Units115,648100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ingham County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ingham County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,733 (46.2%)21,846 (53.8%)
2-Person Household25,101 (63.6%)14,369 (36.4%)
3-Person Household9,679 (62.1%)5,917 (37.9%)
4+ Person Household14,475 (72.4%)5,528 (27.6%)
Total Housing Units67,988 (58.8%)47,660 (41.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ingham County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ingham County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,040 (46.4%)3,514 (53.6%)
High School Diploma11,800 (55.3%)9,546 (44.7%)
College/Associate Degree21,409 (53.9%)18,287 (46.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,739 (66.0%)16,313 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ingham County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ingham County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34,68030.0%
35 to 44 Years17,75515.3%
45 to 54 Years17,28814.9%
55 to 64 Years19,04716.5%
65 to 74 Years16,14414.0%
75 to 84 Years7,0976.1%
85 Years and Over3,6373.1%
Total115,648100.0%

Housing Finances in Ingham County

Median Income by Occupancy in Ingham County

Median Income by Occupancy in Ingham County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied67,988 (58.8%)$86,652
Renter-Occupied47,660 (41.2%)$36,474
Average115,648 (100.0%)$62,548

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ingham County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ingham County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000968 (1.4%)3,551 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999724 (1.1%)2,255 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,307 (1.9%)4,358 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,320 (1.9%)2,982 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,589 (2.3%)3,575 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,673 (5.4%)6,067 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,910 (10.2%)7,720 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,065 (17.7%)8,340 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,952 (16.1%)3,878 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99914,237 (20.9%)3,444 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more14,243 (20.9%)1,490 (3.1%)
Total67,988 (100.0%)47,660 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ingham County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ingham County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,484 (2.2%)1,009 (2.1%)
$300 to $4996,063 (8.9%)1,654 (3.5%)
$500 to $79912,453 (18.3%)8,589 (18.0%)
$800 to $9998,690 (12.8%)10,727 (22.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,240 (28.3%)17,987 (37.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,149 (14.9%)4,780 (10.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,806 (7.1%)929 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,567 (3.8%)515 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more2,536 (3.7%)305 (0.6%)
Total67,988 (100.0%)47,660 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ingham County

Housing Structures in Ingham County

Housing Structures in Ingham County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached71,42361.8%
Single Unit, Attached6,0295.2%
2 Unit Apartments2,9022.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,7303.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,0946.1%
10 or more Apartments21,54518.6%
Mobile Home / Other2,9252.5%
Total115,648100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ingham County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ingham County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached60,860 (85.2%)10,563 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2,985 (49.5%)3,044 (50.5%)
2 Unit Apartments362 (12.5%)2,540 (87.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments461 (12.4%)3,269 (87.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments515 (7.3%)6,579 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments647 (3.0%)20,898 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,158 (73.8%)767 (26.2%)
Total67,988 (58.8%)47,660 (41.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ingham County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ingham County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room226 (0.3%)2,150 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,134 (1.7%)14,076 (29.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms18,588 (27.3%)21,697 (45.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,116 (36.9%)7,206 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms22,924 (33.7%)2,531 (5.3%)
Total67,988 (100.0%)47,660 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ingham County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ingham County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas54,752 (80.5%)28,241 (59.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,831 (8.6%)1,571 (3.3%)
Electricity4,748 (7.0%)16,209 (34.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene834 (1.2%)273 (0.6%)
Coal or Coke21 (0.0%)24 (0.1%)
All other Fuels1,594 (2.3%)643 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used208 (0.3%)699 (1.5%)
Total67,988 (100.0%)47,660 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ingham County

Household Vehicle Usage in Ingham County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,818 (2.7%)8,718 (18.3%)
1 Vehicle21,397 (31.5%)23,680 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles31,279 (46.0%)11,862 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles13,494 (19.9%)3,400 (7.1%)
Total67,988 (100.0%)47,660 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ingham County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ingham County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units24,64243,346
Median Property Value$160,600$181,300
Median Household Income$70,481$10,006
Monthly Housing Costs$635$2,489
Real Estate Taxes$3,133$1,168

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ingham County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ingham County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,677 (10.9%)1,751 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,961 (16.1%)6,182 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,496 (54.8%)27,118 (62.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,283 (13.3%)6,192 (14.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999885 (3.6%)1,625 (3.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999195 (0.8%)369 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more145 (0.6%)109 (0.3%)
Total24,642 (100.0%)43,346 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ingham County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ingham County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000964 (3.9%)691 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,392 (9.7%)728 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,743 (7.1%)1,824 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,479 (14.1%)1,930 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,682 (19.0%)3,431 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,250 (13.2%)7,383 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,895 (15.8%)7,702 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more4,237 (17.2%)10,342 (23.9%)
Total24,642 (100.0%)43,346 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ingham County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ingham County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11,520 (46.8%)95,026 (219.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,838 (19.6%)22,757 (52.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,778 (11.3%)10,873 (25.1%)
4.0x or more5,332 (21.6%)4,378 (10.1%)
Total24,642 (100.0%)43,346 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ingham County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ingham County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800952 (3.9%)269 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,763 (7.1%)869 (2.0%)
$800 to $1,49920,101 (81.6%)3,476 (8.0%)
Total24,642 (100.0%)43,346 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ingham County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ingham County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ingham County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,170 (98.7%)242 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years42,780 (97.2%)1,236 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years46,667 (92.2%)3,941 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years32,104 (91.5%)2,984 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years30,088 (92.8%)2,329 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years27,994 (94.7%)1,581 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years29,712 (94.8%)1,634 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years24,643 (99.8%)59 (0.2%)
75 Years and older14,694 (99.9%)18 (0.1%)
Total266,852 (95.0%)14,024 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ingham County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ingham County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,170 (98.7%)242 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen42,780 (97.2%)1,236 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46,667 (92.2%)3,941 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ingham County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ingham County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033,893 (92.2%)2,884 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99945,314 (93.1%)3,353 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99941,814 (93.4%)2,967 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,841 (96.6%)1,264 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over95,708 (97.7%)2,214 (2.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ingham County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ingham County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68,114 (44.1%)11,310 (61.4%)
6 to 18 Years15,001 (34.1%)30,051 (68.3%)
19 to 25 Years7,705 (15.2%)40,750 (80.5%)
25 to 34 Years7,806 (22.3%)25,406 (72.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,723 (20.7%)24,421 (75.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,825 (19.7%)23,041 (77.9%)
55 to 64 Years7,329 (23.4%)24,381 (77.8%)
65 to 74 Years23,513 (95.2%)18,105 (73.3%)
75 Years and over14,609 (99.3%)11,111 (75.5%)
Total96,625 (34.4%)208,576 (74.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ingham County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ingham County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.2%)32 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,857 (9.0%)815 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years4,333 (9.4%)4,498 (9.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,212 (13.6%)7,088 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,191 (27.9%)2,518 (19.0%)
75 Years and over2,673 (44.4%)4,848 (55.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ingham County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ingham County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years80 (0.4%)83 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years637 (1.4%)258 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,539 (3.4%)930 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,478 (12.9%)568 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,403 (23.3%)1,776 (20.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ingham County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.2%)26 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years49 (0.2%)76 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years725 (1.6%)627 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years983 (2.1%)1,336 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years529 (4.6%)495 (3.7%)
75 Years and over327 (5.4%)979 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ingham County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,641 (8.0%)654 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,997 (6.5%)3,344 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,818 (6.2%)3,233 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years702 (6.1%)538 (4.1%)
75 Years and over719 (11.9%)1,316 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ingham County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years137 (0.7%)126 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years400 (0.9%)366 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,782 (6.1%)4,119 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,833 (16.0%)1,816 (13.7%)
75 Years and over1,553 (25.8%)3,381 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ingham County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years277 (1.3%)150 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years289 (0.6%)286 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,095 (2.4%)1,350 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years428 (3.7%)455 (3.4%)
75 Years and over524 (8.7%)957 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Ingham County

Computing Device Access in Ingham County

Computing Device Access in Ingham County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop92,91780.3%
Smartphone102,93789.0%
Tablet72,82363.0%
No Computing Device6,1335.3%
Total115,648100.0%

Internet Access in Ingham County

Internet Access in Ingham County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1390.1%
Broadband Home86,12874.5%
Cellular Data Only11,0769.6%
Satellite Internet7,7626.7%
No Internet13,56311.7%
Total115,648100.0%

Ingham County Summary

Ingham County is located in the south-central region of Michigan, and is part of the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Mason, and the county is named after Samuel D. Ingham, the Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson. Ingham County is home to a population of 280,895 people, as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Ingham County is located in the south-central region of Michigan, and is bordered by Clinton County to the north, Eaton County to the east, Jackson County to the south, and Shiawassee County to the west. The county covers an area of 577 square miles, and is home to a variety of terrain, including rolling hills, forests, and wetlands. The county is home to several rivers, including the Grand River, the Red Cedar River, and the Sycamore Creek. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Lansing, Lake Ovid, and Lake Wamplers.
The county is home to several cities and towns, including the cities of Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Williamston, and Leslie, as well as the townships of Delhi, Ingham, Lansing, Meridian, and Vevay. The county is also home to several unincorporated communities, including Dansville, Edgemont Park, and Webberville.

History

Ingham County was established in 1829, and was named after Samuel D. Ingham, the Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson. The county was originally part of the Michigan Territory, and was later part of the Michigan Territory when it was established in 1805. The county was initially divided into two townships, Lansing and Meridian, and was later divided into several other townships.
In the early 19th century, the county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Ojibwe, Ottawa, and Potawatomi. The county was also home to several early settlers, including the Lansing family, who founded the city of Lansing in 1836.
In the late 19th century, the county was home to several industries, including lumber, paper, and furniture manufacturing. The county was also home to several railroads, which helped to spur economic growth in the area.

Economy

Ingham County is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, and government. The county is home to several major employers, including Michigan State University, Sparrow Health System, and the State of Michigan.
The county is also home to several major industries, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. The county is home to several automotive suppliers, including Delphi, Lear, and Magna. The county is also home to several aerospace and defense companies, including General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ingham County had a population of 280,895 people. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.7 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 11.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
In terms of education, the county had a high school graduation rate of 87.2%, and a bachelor's degree or higher rate of 33.2%. The median household income was $50,867, and the median family income was $63,945. The poverty rate was 15.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ingham County?
Total Population of Ingham County is 282,540.
What is the Total Male Population of Ingham County?
Total Male Population of Ingham County is 138,535.
What is the Total Female Population of Ingham County?
Total Female Population of Ingham County is 144,005.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ingham County?
There are 96.20 Males per 100 Females in Ingham County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ingham County?
There are 103.95 Females per 100 Males in Ingham County.
What is the Median Population Age in Ingham County?
Median Population Age in Ingham County is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ingham County
Average Family Size in Ingham County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ingham County
Average Household Size in Ingham County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ingham County?
Per Capita income in Ingham County is $36,077.
What is the Median Family Income in Ingham County?
Median Family Income in Ingham County is $88,320.
What is the Median Household income in Ingham County?
Median Household Income in Ingham County is $62,548.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ingham County?
Income or Wage Gap in Ingham County is 30.3%.
Women in Ingham County earn 69.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ingham County?
Family Income Deficit in Ingham County is $9,980.
Families that are below poverty line in Ingham County earn $9,980 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ingham County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ingham County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ingham County?
There are 150,953 People in the Labor Forcein in Ingham County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ingham County?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Ingham County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ingham County?
Unemployment Rate in Ingham County is 6.4%.