Ypsilanti is a city located in Washtenaw County Michigan. Ypsilanti has a 2024 population of 18,989. Ypsilanti is currently declining at a rate of -2.08% annually and its population has decreased by -7.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,605 in 2020.
The average household income in Ypsilanti is $60,920 with a poverty rate of 27.26%. The median age in Ypsilanti is 26.5 years: 27 years for males, and 25.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ypsilanti was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,253 | 60.65% |
| Black or African American | 4,861 | 24.06% |
| Two or more races | 1,764 | 8.73% |
| Asian | 1,048 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 204 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.14% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,625 | 2.01 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Non Family | 5,739 | 1.45 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Married | 1,679 | 3.05 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 963 | 3.19 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 244 | 3.23 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
33.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 3.79% |
| Associates Degree | 798 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,398 | 22.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,300 | 21.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,667 | 15.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 2,840 | 26.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,516 | 6,305 | 3,526 |
| Black | 2,626 | 2,339 | 557 |
| 2+ Races | 753 | 719 | 325 |
| Hispanic | 601 | 531 | 264 |
| Asian | 359 | 288 | 207 |
| Other Race | 165 | 136 | 38 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,873 | $43,160 | $42,434 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,882 | $57,425 | $60,525 |
| High School Graduate | $30,231 | $31,354 | $29,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,945 | $17,917 | $11,250 |
| Overall | $37,988 | $38,522 | $37,232 |
| Some College | $34,056 | $34,119 | $33,703 |
$37,988
Average Earnings
$38,522
Average Male
$37,232
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.22% of Ypsilanti residents speak only English, while 13.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,998 | 2,420 | 24.2% |
| Black | 4,513 | 1,647 | 36.49% |
| Multiple | 1,594 | 308 | 19.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,149 | 262 | 22.8% |
| Asian | 610 | 155 | 25.41% |
| Other | 204 | 68 | 33.33% |
27.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.29%
Male Poverty Rate
29.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ypsilanti is Black, with 36.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ypsilanti is Multiple, with 19.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.12% |
| High School | 31.76% |
| Some College | 17.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.43% |
| Female Employed | 24.39% |
| Male Employed | 18.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,542 | $83,775 |
| Households | $41,914 | $60,920 |
| Married Families | $94,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,345 | $48,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
577
Number of Veterans
501
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| Vietnam | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 3.38% |
| Black | 155 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 2.65% |
| Islander | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.51%
Born in Ypsilanti
90.18%
Native Born
9.82%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
4.87%
Naturalized
90.18% of Ypsilanti residents were born in the United States, with 62.51% having been born in Michigan. 4.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,969 | -404 | -2.33% |
| 2028 | 17,373 | -404 | -2.27% |
| 2027 | 17,777 | -404 | -2.22% |
| 2026 | 18,181 | -404 | -2.17% |
| 2025 | 18,585 | -404 | -2.13% |
| 2024 | 18,989 | -404 | -2.08% |
| 2023 | 19,393 | -346 | -1.75% |
| 2022 | 19,739 | 554 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 19,185 | -1,420 | -6.89% |
| 2020 | 20,605 | 494 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 20,111 | -761 | -3.65% |
| 2018 | 20,872 | -142 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 21,014 | 28 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 20,986 | 99 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 20,887 | 318 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 20,569 | 133 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 20,436 | 490 | 2.46% |
| 2012 | 19,946 | 290 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 19,656 | 147 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 19,509 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,362 | -2,484 | -10% |
| 1990 | 24,846 | 815 | 3.39% |
| 1980 | 24,031 | -5,507 | -18.64% |
| 1970 | 29,538 | 8,581 | 40.95% |
| 1960 | 20,957 | 2,655 | 14.51% |
| 1950 | 18,302 | 6,181 | 50.99% |
| 1940 | 12,121 | 1,978 | 19.5% |
| 1930 | 10,143 | 2,730 | 36.83% |
| 1920 | 7,413 | 1,183 | 18.99% |
| 1910 | 6,230 | -1,148 | -15.56% |
| 1900 | 7,378 | 1,249 | 20.38% |
| 1890 | 6,129 | 1,145 | 22.97% |
| 1880 | 4,984 | -487 | -8.9% |
| 1870 | 5,471 | 1,516 | 38.33% |
| 1860 | 3,955 | -13,014 | -76.69% |