Ingham County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Michigan

The population of Ingham County, Michigan is 282,015 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $64,354, the median home value is $187,500, and the median age is 33.3.

The population of Ingham County has grown 3.3% since 2010 (281,122 → 290,427), a +0.23% annualized rate.

Ingham County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

282,015

Population

+0.23%

Annual growth

507

People / sq mi

$64,354

Median Income

$187,500

Median Home Value

Ingham County covers 556 sq mi of land at 507.1 people per square mile.

About Ingham County, MI

Age is the most distinctive thing about Ingham County: a median age of 33.3, younger than the national median. Ingham County is a county in Michigan with a population of 282,015. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Michigan in the country, at #8 by population.

Median household income is $64,354, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $187,500, with typical rent around $1,058.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 41.3% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 15.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Ingham County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Ingham County had a population of 281,122 in 2010 and 290,427 in 2024, a 3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 291,678 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.25%.

Ingham County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

290,427

Population (2024)

281,122

Population (2010)

291,678

Peak (2017)

0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	281,122	-	-	estimate
2011	282,828	+1,706	+0.61%	estimate
2012	283,592	+764	+0.27%	estimate
2013	284,226	+634	+0.22%	estimate
2014	285,760	+1,534	+0.54%	estimate
2015	287,255	+1,495	+0.52%	estimate
2016	289,633	+2,378	+0.83%	estimate
2017	291,678	+2,045	+0.71%	estimate
2018	291,267	-411	-0.14%	estimate
2019	291,426	+159	+0.05%	estimate
2020	285,007	-6,419	-2.20%	estimate
2021	271,662	-13,345	-4.68%	estimate
2022	284,761	+13,099	+4.82%	estimate
2023	287,710	+2,949	+1.04%	estimate
2024	290,427	+2,717	+0.94%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	70.4%
Black or African American	11.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.3

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

14.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

8.6%

20–24

13.1%

25–34

14.3%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

10.4%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

9.1%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 16.3% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,354$-6,795 vs state
Mean household income	$88,247
Per-capita income	$37,347
Poverty rate	9.0%+0.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	60.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.1%

Finance & real estate

10.1%

Manufacturing

9.7%

Education & health care

8.7%

Information

7.7%

Public administration

7.0%

Retail trade

4.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Ingham County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.1% of workers.

How residents commute

2.5%

Drive alone

4.4%

Carpool

67.5%

Public transit

15.2%

Work from home

20.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$187,500$-30,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,058

Median rent

59.5%

Homeownership rate

125,812

Total housing units

92.7%

Occupied

7.3%

Vacant

40.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.1%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

18.7%

Foreign-born

4.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

86.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

41.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ingham County, Michigan has a population of 282,015 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 507 people per square mile.

The population of Ingham County has grown 3.3% since 2010 (281,122 → 290,427), a +0.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Ingham County, Michigan is $64,354, with mean (average) household income of $88,247 and per-capita income of $37,347. 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Ingham County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (70.4%), Black or African American (11.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Ingham County, Michigan is 33.3 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Ingham County is $187,500 and median monthly rent is $1,058. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 125,812 total housing units, 7.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Ingham County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Ingham County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.