Ingham County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Ingham County, Michigan has a population of 283,913, the 8th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $65,526 and the median home value is $198,800. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ingham County Quick Facts
How Ingham County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 282,015 | 283,913 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $64,354 | $65,526 | +1.8% |
| Median home value | $187,500 | $198,800 | +6.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ingham County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | 20.1% | $128,700 |
| East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | 33.0% | $270,800 |
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | 14.5% | $359,200 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | 11.3% | $226,400 |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | 10.4% | $286,100 |
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | 5.3% | $198,000 |
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | 9.2% | $226,800 |
| Edgemont Park | 2,551 | $62,543 | 13.5% | $162,400 |
| Leslie | 2,129 | $73,654 | 12.9% | $149,700 |
| Stockbridge | 1,383 | $49,545 | 8.2% | $192,500 |
| Webberville | 1,375 | $57,679 | 18.7% | $162,100 |
| Dansville | 599 | $119,107 | 7.0% | $206,000 |
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Population Overview
Ingham County is located in Michigan with a total population of 283,913. It is the 8th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ingham County is 33.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ingham County is $65,526. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $198,800. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ingham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.2% vs 3.4%).
Education
41.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ingham County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ingham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ingham County, Michigan?
Ingham County has a population of 283,913, making it the 8th most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Ingham County?
The median household income in Ingham County is $65,526 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.
How many cities are in Ingham County, Michigan?
Ingham County contains 12 Census-designated places.