Washtenaw County Quick Facts
Washtenaw County Population Trends:
| Year | Total Population | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2000 |
322,770 |
Count | 2000 Census, US Census Bureau |
|
2010 |
344,791 |
Count | 2010 Census, US Census Bureau |
|
2015 |
353,327 |
Projection | SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast |
|
2020 |
356,560 |
Projection | SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast |
|
2025 |
361,715 |
Projection | SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast |
|
2030 |
369,463 |
Projection | SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast |
|
2035 |
380,170 |
Projection | SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast |
Washtenaw County Area:
| Area | Square Miles |
|---|---|
| Washtenaw County Land Area | 710 |
| Washtenaw County Total Area (including bodies of water) | 721 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Employment:
| Washtenaw County Employment 2010 | 243,605 |
Source: SEMCOG 2035 Regional Development Forecast
City, Village, Township Population:
| Community [including links to American Community Survey (ACS) Data Profiles] | 2000 Census | 2010 Census |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor city [2009 ACS, 2007-2009 ACS, 2005-2009 ACS] |
114,024 |
113,934 |
| Chelsea city [2005-2009 ACS} |
4,398 |
4,944 |
| Milan city (Washtenaw County part) [2005-2009 ACS] |
3,065 |
3,770 |
| Milan city (Total, both Washtenaw County and Monroe County parts) [2005-2009 ACS] |
4,775 |
5,836 |
| Saline city [2005-2009 ACS] |
8,034 |
8,810 |
| Ypsilanti city [2007-2009 ACS, 2005-2009 ACS] |
22,237 |
19,435 |
| Barton Hills village [2005-2009 ACS] |
335 |
294 |
| Dexter village [2005-2009 ACS] |
2,338 |
4,067 |
| Manchester village [2005-2009 ACS] |
2,160 |
2,091 |
| Ann Arbor Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
4,385 |
4,067 |
| Augusta Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
4,813 |
6,745 |
| Bridgewater Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
1,646 |
1,674 |
| Dexter Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
5,248 |
6,042 |
|
Freedom Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
1,562 |
1,428 |
|
Lima Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
2,517 |
3,307 |
|
Lodi Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
5,710 |
6,058 |
|
Lyndon Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
2,728 |
2,720 |
|
Manchester Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
1,942 |
2,478 |
|
Northfield Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
8,252 |
8,245 |
|
Pittsfield Township [2007-2009 ACS, 2005-2009 ACS] |
30,167 |
34,663 |
|
Salem Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
5,562 |
5,627 |
|
Saline Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
1,302 |
1,896 |
|
Scio Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
13,421 |
16,470 |
|
Sharon Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
1,678 |
1,737 |
|
Superior Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
10,740 |
13,058 |
|
Sylvan Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
2,734 |
2,833 |
|
Webster Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
5,198 |
6,328 |
|
York Township [2005-2009 ACS] |
7,392 |
8,708 |
|
Ypsilanti Township [2007-2009 ACS, 2005-2009 ACS] |
49,182 |
53,362 |
Sources: 2000 Census, 2010 Census, 2009 ACS, 2007-2009 ACS, and 2005-2009 ACS, U.S. Census Bureau
Note: The population of Ann Arbor Township does not include Barton Hills village, the population of Manchester Township does not include Manchester village, the population of Scio Township does not include Dexter village part, and the population of Webster Township does not include Dexter village part. The demographic, housing, social and economic data for these respective villages and village parts are included in the ACS data profiles for these respective townships linked in the table.
Demographic Characteristics:
| Demographic Characteristics |
Washtenaw County 2000 Census |
Washtenaw County 2009 ACS |
Michigan 2000 Census |
Michigan 2009 ACS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% | 49.5% | 21.8% | 24.6% |
| Mean Travel time to Work | 22.2 minutes | 23.7 minutes | 24.1 minutes | 23.7 minutes |
| Homeownership rate | 59.7% | 61.7% | 73.8% | 73.2% |
|
Median Value of Home -- Census/ACS |
$174,300 | $206,300 | $115,600 | $132,200 |
| Median Value of Home -- Adjusted for Inflation to 2011 dollars | $224,008 | $212,812 | $148,567 | $136,373 |
|
Median Household Income -- Census/ACS |
$51,990 |
$54,603 |
$44,667 |
$45,255 |
| Median Household Income -- Adjusted for Inflation to 2011 dollars | $69,063 | $56,126 | $59,335 | $46,517 |
| Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level | 11.1% | 14.6% | 10.5% | 16.2% |
Sources: 2000 Census and 2009 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Calculator
Detailed Demographic Characteristics:
| Demographic Estimates |
Amercian Community Survey (ACS) |
|---|---|
| Washtenaw County (for comparison with geographic areas with populations of 65,000 or more) | 2009 - 1 Year Estimate |
| Washtenaw County (for comparison with geographic areas with populations of 20,000 or more) | 2007-2009 3 Year Estimate |
| Washtenaw County (for comparison with all geographic areas) | 2005-2009 5 Year Estimate |
Source: American Community Survey, 2009, 2007-2009, and 2005-2009, U.S. Census Bureau
Race:
| Washtenaw County (2010) | Percent of Total Population |
|---|---|
| White |
74.5% |
| Black or African American |
12.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
0.3% |
| Asian |
7.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander |
0.0004% |
| Some Other Race |
1.2% |
| Two or More Races |
3.4% |
Source: 2010 Census, U.S. Census Bureau
Hispanic or Latino/Not Hispanic or Latino:
| Washtenaw County (2010) | Percent of Total Population |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
3.5% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino |
96.5% |
Source: 2010 Census, U.S. Census Bureau
College and University Enrollement -- Washtenaw County
| College or University | Fall 2009 Enrollment |
|---|---|
| University of Michigan |
41,674 |
| Eastern Michigan University |
22,893 |
| Washtenaw Community College |
14,202 |
| Concordia University |
757 |
| Cleary University |
774 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School -- Ann Arbor Campus |
84 |
| Ross Medical Education Center |
103 |
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Updated 3/23/2011
