Ingham County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Ingham County Quick Facts

Population 283,913

Median Household Income $65,52690% MOE ±$1,674

Median Home Value $198,80090% MOE ±$5,013

Poverty Rate 16.7%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.2%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 33.3 years90% MOE ±0.1 years

Homeownership Rate 59.5%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 41.2%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.7%

Cities/Places 12

Population 283,913 8th of 83

Median Income $65,526 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Unemployment 6.2%

How Ingham County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	290,587	283,913	-2.3%
Median household income	$65,070	$65,526	No clear change (+0.7%)
Median home value¹	$166,884	$198,800	+19.1%
Median gross rent	$1,079	$1,084	No clear change (+0.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Ingham

$65,526

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ingham

$198,800

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 30.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.0%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

6.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

64.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.5%

Renter 40.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,084/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

32.7%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

19.8%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.