Washtenaw County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washtenaw County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26161
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 706.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.42 sq mi
- Total Area
- 722.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.252217
- Longitude
- -83.843423
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 345,598
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 280,253
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 328,288 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 17,313 | 5.0% |
| White | 248,596 | 71.9% |
| Black | 40,760 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 21,608 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 581 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,732 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 268,162 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 12,091 | 4.3% |
| White | 207,939 | 74.2% |
| Black | 36,403 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 20,721 | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,231 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,154 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 369,822
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $98,280
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 49,782
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 253,992 | 68.7% |
| Black | 42,421 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 34,148 | 9.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 289,082
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 211,138 | 73.0% |
| Republican | 36,307 | 12.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 41,637 | 14.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 139,050 | 48.1% |
| Female | 149,963 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 193,433 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 10,979 | 3.8% |
| Black | 20,981 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 16,969 | 5.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 178,285
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 127,465 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,893 | 53.7% |
| Black | 9,433 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 8,557 | 50.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 82,080 | 59.0% |
| Female | 96,195 | 64.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 28,281 (11.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 139,341 (59.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 159,782
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $400,197
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,612
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 58.9%
- Public Transit
- 3.7%
- Work From Home
- 22.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.