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Population Review

Ann Arbor, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Ann Arbor, Michigan is 121,179 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $81,089, the median home value is $435,100, and the median age is 27.7.

The population has grown 7.7% since 2010 (114,173 → 122,925).

121,179

Population

4269

People / sq mi

$81,089

Median Income

$435,100

Median Home Value

Ann Arbor covers 28.4 sq mi of land at 4269 people per square mile.

About Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor is a city in Michigan with a population of 121,179. It ranks #5 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 27.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Ann Arbor is $81,089, above the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $435,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,552. The homeownership rate of 45.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Ann Arbor reflects 77.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 26.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.9 minutes each way.

Ann Arbor city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Ann Arbor city had a population of 114,173 in 2010 and 122,925 in 2024, a 7.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 123,757 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.

2020 · 124K20102024

122,925

Population (2024)

114,173

Population (2010)

123,757

Peak (2020)

0.54%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010114,173
2011115,539
2012116,079
2013116,820
2014118,716
2015119,884
2016120,919
2017121,493
2018121,429
2019119,980
2020123,757
2021119,603
2022121,274
2023122,645
2024122,925

Race & Ethnicity

White68.8%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,089

Median Household Income

$54,604

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$435,100

Median Home Value

$1,552

Median Rent

45.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.6%

High School+

77.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

7.3%

Drive Alone

45.6%

Public Transit

26.2%

Work From Home

19.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.2%

Foreign Born

77.6%

Non-English at Home

2.4%

Veterans

8.1%

With Disability

97.2%

Health Insurance

98.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management46.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.9%
Manufacturing9.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.0%
Information3.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Retail Trade1.8%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Construction1.5%
Public Administration1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Arbor, Michigan has a population of 121,179 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Ann Arbor, Michigan is $81,089, with 6.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Ann Arbor, Michigan is $435,100, with median monthly rent at $1,552 and a homeownership rate of 45.6%.

The median age in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 27.7 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The population has grown 7.7% since 2010 (114,173 → 122,925).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.