Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ypsilanti, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,857

Median Agei

27.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.9%10,892

Black

23.9%4,749

Hispanic/Latino

9%1,784

Two or More

6.1%1,221

Asian

5.1%1,009

Other

0.5%102

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%263

High School Diploma

14.4%1,608

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%859

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%1,906

Associate's Degree

5.8%651

Bachelor's Degree

25.1%2,808

Master's Degree

17.2%1,917

Professional Degree

1.7%185

Doctorate

2.9%323

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

46.9%

Graduate+

21.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,700

Median Renti

$1,080

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

33.2%2,919

Renter-Occupied

66.8%5,871

Total Units

9,491

Homeownership

33.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%68

$50K–$100K

2.2%65

$100K–$150K

10.7%313

$150K–$200K

25.1%732

$200K–$300K

31%905

$300K–$500K

25.4%742

$500K–$1M

3%88

$1M+

0.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

521

$500–$750

513

$750–$1,000

1,321

$1,000–$1,250

1,565

$1,250–$1,500

861

$1,500–$2,000

444

$2,000+

486

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%40

2010–2019

1.7%163

2000–2009

4.7%449

1990–1999

5.7%544

1980–1989

7.1%675

1970–1979

14.5%1,379

1960–1969

12.4%1,177

1950–1959

9.5%898

1940–1949

11.6%1,104

1939 or earlier

32.3%3,062

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%6,113

Electricity

28.2%2,477

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%120

No Fuel

0.4%33

Other

0.4%31

Fuel Oil

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,588

Mean Household Incomei

$62,957

Per Capita Incomei

$32,628

Poverty Ratei

21.6%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

11,431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.2%987

$10K–$15K

6.5%575

$15K–$20K

5.9%519

$20K–$25K

2.7%239

$25K–$30K

3.8%337

$30K–$35K

6.3%554

$35K–$40K

7.9%695

$40K–$45K

4.5%395

$45K–$50K

4.8%425

$50K–$60K

7.2%633

$60K–$75K

9.9%872

$75K–$100K

10.4%916

$100K–$125K

7.1%622

$125K–$150K

2.8%242

$150K–$200K

4.7%413

$200K+

4.2%366

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,233

Residentsi

2,408

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes87% occupied$426/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8808 homes93% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,588/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

91.5%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

8.3%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

62.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.7% of subsidized households are minority

17.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,12610.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

183

Korea

Mexico

China

India

Canada

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,099

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,459

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

595(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured