Population 283,913 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ingham County
Household size in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Ingham County is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.45, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Ingham County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Michigan county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Ingham County (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ingham County
Renters in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.7% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Ingham County than nationally: 40.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 37.5% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend. No other Michigan county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Ingham County is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Michigan overall (10.2%). Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in Ingham County leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $878 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $933 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,146 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Ingham County runs $1,146 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $364 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ingham County
Bachelor's degrees in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Ingham County than nationally: 43.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of Michigan's 83 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ingham County is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ingham County
| Period | Ingham County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Ingham County than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ingham County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 2.34 | 36.4 | 10.1% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,146 | 43.5% | 93.9% | 6.3% |
| Eaton County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 8.5% | 25.8% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,100 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Livingston County | 2.61 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,365 | 39.9% | 96.3% | 3.4% |
| Barry County | 2.64 | 43.3 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 1976 | $1,007 | 24.6% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Oakland County | 2.50 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,616 | 51.3% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| Allegan County | 2.69 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 1980 | $1,163 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 2.9% |
| Macomb County | 2.53 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 25.0% | 5.1% | 1977 | $1,335 | 27.5% | 90.6% | 5.8% |
| Racine County | 2.46 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,184 | 28.1% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Kenosha County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 12.3% | 33.3% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,290 | 31.4% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
| Walworth County | 2.41 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,218 | 32.5% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| Rock County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 11.6% | 28.8% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ingham County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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