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Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County, Michigan. Ingham County had 289,709 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). It holds 28 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 84 census tracts. GEOID 26065.
Ingham County is one of the 3 counties of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
289,709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 284,900 · ACS 2020-2024: 283,913
Median household income
$65,526
±$1,674 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$198,800
±$5,013 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,084
±$16 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Ingham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 284,900 residents in Ingham County. The Census Bureau estimates 289,709 for July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 283,913 over 556 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ingham County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 283,913 | 10,077,761 | −6,674 |
| Households | 117,096±839 | 4,076,369 | +4,256 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 126,232±207 | 4,622,236 | +2,662 |
Ingham County's population since 2000
From 279,320 in 2000 to 289,709 in 2025: up 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ingham County?
Ingham County holds 28 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Lansing with 113,884 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lansing | 112,644 | $54,382 |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing | 47,741 | $45,687 |
| Meridian Charter Township | 43,916 | $86,909 |
| Delhi Charter Township | 27,710 | $90,437 |
| Holt | 25,625 | $86,472 |
| Okemos | 25,121 | $102,612 |
| Haslett | 19,670 | $74,031 |
| Mason | 8,283 | $79,117 |
| Lansing Charter Township | 8,143 | $48,450 |
| Williamstown Township | 5,286 | $114,792 |
| Aurelius Township | 4,354 | $95,455 |
| Stockbridge Township | 3,912 | $79,821 |
| Williamston | 3,819 | $71,379 |
| Leroy Township, Ingham County | 3,791 | $84,704 |
| Vevay Township | 3,606 | $110,000 |
| Onondaga Township | 2,997 | $90,987 |
| Alaiedon Township | 2,910 | $94,042 |
| Ingham Township | 2,401 | $112,000 |
| Edgemont Park | 2,326 | $62,543 |
| Leslie Township | 2,305 | $92,550 |
| Bunker Hill Township | 1,966 | $79,852 |
| Leslie | 1,927 | $73,654 |
| Locke Township | 1,809 | $106,000 |
| Wheatfield Township | 1,665 | $116,500 |
| Webberville | 1,288 | $57,679 |
| Stockbridge | 1,244 | $49,545 |
| White Oak Township | 1,199 | $98,250 |
| Dansville | 529 | $119,107 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ingham County?
The median resident of Ingham County is 33.3 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.0%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ingham County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3±0.1 | 40.2 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% | 5.9% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.6%±0.3 pts | 72.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.0%±0.4 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.2%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | −0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4%±0.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4%±0.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±0.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±0.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2%±0.9 pts | 32.4% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1%±0.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ingham County earn?
Half of Ingham County's 117,096 households earn less than $65,526 a year (±$1,674), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $65,069 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ingham County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,526±$1,674 | $72,875 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,065±$2,208 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,723±$882 | $40,735 | +$1,565 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±0.9 pts | 13.2% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6%±2.3 pts | 17.6% | −4.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±0.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ingham County?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Ingham County's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,800 by its owner (±$5,013). The median renter pays $1,084 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ingham County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,800±$5,013 | $231,600 | +$31,918 |
| Median gross rent | $1,084±$16 | $1,129 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±1.8 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,501±$27 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5%±1.1 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 126,232±207 | 4,622,236 | +2,662 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5%±1.0 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.5%±0.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ingham County building?
Builders took permits for 558 new housing units across Ingham County in 2025 (252 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ingham County get to work?
66.1% of Ingham County's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Ingham County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±0.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.1%±1.2 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | +13.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.4 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ingham County's census tracts?
Ingham County is divided into 84 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,936 (Tract 43.02) to $156,094 (Tract 50.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ingham County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 83 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 83 |
| Median home value | 27th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 83 |
| Median age | 81st of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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