Ingham County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ingham County is located in Michigan with a total population of 282,015. It is the 8th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ingham County is 33.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ingham County is $64,354. This is 10% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $187,500. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Ingham County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.6% vs 5.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.2% vs 3.3%).

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ingham County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 18.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.