Ypsilanti, MI

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Ypsilanti Overview

20,204
TOTAL POPULATION
10,100
MALE POPULATION
10,104
FEMALE POPULATION
99.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.04
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,863
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,542
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,914
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,074
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,407
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Ypsilanti

The most populous races in Ypsilanti are White / Caucasian (12,253 | 60.7%), Black / African American (4,861 | 24.1%), and Two or more Races (1,764 | 8.7%).
Race in Ypsilanti
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,0485.2%
Black / African American4,86124.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific460.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,2656.3%
Native / Alaskan280.1%
White / Caucasian12,25360.7%
Two or more Races1,7648.7%
Some other Race2041.0%
Total20,204100.0%

Ancestry in Ypsilanti

The most populous ancestries reported in Ypsilanti are German (2,476 | 12.2%), Irish (2,044 | 10.1%), Italian (1,267 | 6.3%), Polish (1,219 | 6.0%), and American (1,115 | 5.5%), together accounting for 40.2% of all Ypsilanti residents.
Ancestry in Ypsilanti
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2401.2%
African980.5%
Albanian530.3%
American1,1155.5%
Arab6873.4%
Argentinean50.0%
Armenian300.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac140.1%
Austrian420.2%
Belgian440.2%
Bhutanese670.3%
Blackfeet1100.5%
Bolivian180.1%
Brazilian300.2%
British2531.3%
Burmese1670.8%
Canadian1210.6%
Celtic460.2%
Central American1750.9%
Cherokee920.5%
Chickasaw270.1%
Chilean2421.2%
Chippewa360.2%
Colombian140.1%
Croatian500.3%
Czech730.4%
Czechoslovakian160.1%
Danish170.1%
Delaware40.0%
Dominican40.0%
Dutch5602.8%
Eastern European300.2%
English1,0495.2%
Ethiopian80.0%
European3441.7%
Filipino260.1%
Finnish970.5%
French6443.2%
French American Indian270.1%
French Canadian980.5%
German2,47612.2%
Greek1470.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro460.2%
Guatemalan480.2%
Haitian60.0%
Honduran1200.6%
Hungarian1690.8%
Indian (Asian)2631.3%
Iranian150.1%
Iraqi2721.3%
Irish2,04410.1%
Israeli90.0%
Italian1,2676.3%
Japanese100.1%
Korean540.3%
Laotian220.1%
Latvian220.1%
Lebanese310.2%
Lithuanian750.4%
Macedonian220.1%
Maltese170.1%
Mexican5862.9%
Mexican American Indian90.0%
Moroccan80.0%
Native Hawaiian40.0%
Nigerian770.4%
Northern European280.1%
Norwegian1390.7%
Ottawa220.1%
Panamanian70.0%
Paraguayan180.1%
Peruvian90.0%
Polish1,2196.0%
Portuguese190.1%
Puerto Rican1320.6%
Romanian200.1%
Russian1570.8%
Samoan150.1%
Scandinavian310.2%
Scotch-Irish2341.2%
Scottish3801.9%
Seminole70.0%
Serbian280.1%
Sioux30.0%
Slovak320.2%
South American3191.6%
Spanish190.1%
Spanish American110.1%
Sri Lankan650.3%
Subsaharan African2601.3%
Sudanese770.4%
Swedish2851.4%
Swiss160.1%
Syrian320.2%
Thai2651.3%
Ukrainian960.5%
Venezuelan130.1%
Vietnamese60.0%
Welsh690.3%
West Indian130.1%
Yaqui10.0%
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Immigrants in Ypsilanti

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ypsilanti came from Asia (1,241 | 6.1%), Western Asia (488 | 2.4%), South Central Asia (462 | 2.3%), Iraq (287 | 1.4%), and Europe (232 | 1.1%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Ypsilanti residents.
Immigrants in Ypsilanti
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2001.0%
Africa2301.1%
Albania480.2%
Asia1,2416.1%
Austria30.0%
Brazil110.1%
Canada1180.6%
Central America1360.7%
Chile20.0%
China400.2%
Eastern Africa490.2%
Eastern Asia1520.7%
Eastern Europe1650.8%
Ethiopia340.2%
Europe2321.1%
Germany220.1%
Guatemala350.2%
Guyana70.0%
Honduras590.3%
Hong Kong30.0%
India1570.8%
Indonesia50.0%
Iran190.1%
Iraq2871.4%
Israel50.0%
Italy60.0%
Japan130.1%
Jordan110.1%
Kenya40.0%
Korea990.5%
Latin America1640.8%
Latvia530.3%
Lebanon80.0%
Lithuania120.1%
Malaysia30.0%
Mexico420.2%
Middle Africa160.1%
Morocco80.0%
Nepal60.0%
Netherlands210.1%
Nigeria260.1%
Northern Africa530.3%
Northern Europe150.1%
Pakistan270.1%
Philippines120.1%
Poland110.1%
Russia120.1%
South Africa50.0%
South America280.1%
South Central Asia4622.3%
South Eastern Asia530.3%
Southern Europe60.0%
Sudan270.1%
Syria780.4%
Taiwan160.1%
Uganda110.1%
Ukraine290.1%
Uzbekistan530.3%
Venezuela10.0%
Vietnam330.2%
Western Africa260.1%
Western Asia4882.4%
Western Europe460.2%
Yemen990.5%
Zaire160.1%
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Sex and Age in Ypsilanti

Sex and Age in Ypsilanti

The most populous age groups in Ypsilanti are 20 to 24 Years (2,075 | 20.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,024 | 20.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years316 (3.1%)520 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years545 (5.4%)363 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years376 (3.7%)491 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years1,279 (12.7%)1,540 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,075 (20.5%)2,024 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,205 (11.9%)884 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years822 (8.1%)726 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years645 (6.4%)726 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years383 (3.8%)426 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years400 (4.0%)239 (2.4%)
50 to 54 Years487 (4.8%)394 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years373 (3.7%)466 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years340 (3.4%)340 (3.4%)
65 to 69 Years337 (3.3%)320 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years204 (2.0%)211 (2.1%)
75 to 79 Years131 (1.3%)207 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years56 (0.5%)128 (1.3%)
85 Years and over126 (1.3%)99 (1.0%)
Total10,100 (100.0%)10,104 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ypsilanti

Median Family Size in Ypsilanti

The median family size in Ypsilanti is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,679 | 58.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (244 | 8.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ypsilanti
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,679 (58.2%)3.05
Single Male/Father244 (8.5%)3.00
Single Female/Mother963 (33.4%)3.00
Total Families2,886 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Ypsilanti

The median household size in Ypsilanti is 2.01 persons per household, with single male/father households (244 | 2.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (5,739 | 66.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ypsilanti
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,679 (19.5%)3.05
Single Male/Father244 (2.8%)3.23
Single Female/Mother963 (11.2%)3.19
Non-family5,739 (66.5%)1.45
Total Households8,625 (100.0%)2.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti

Out of a total of 8,625 households in Ypsilanti, 2,886 (33.5%) are family households, while 5,739 (66.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,415, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,919.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,919 (45.4%)
2-Person Households1,415 (16.4%)1,402 (16.3%)
3-Person Households738 (8.6%)179 (2.1%)
4-Person Households446 (5.2%)115 (1.3%)
5-Person Households185 (2.1%)74 (0.9%)
6-Person Households57 (0.7%)23 (0.3%)
7+ Person Households45 (0.5%)27 (0.3%)
Total2,886 (33.5%)5,739 (66.5%)

Female Fertility in Ypsilanti

Fertility by Age in Ypsilanti

Average fertility rate in Ypsilanti is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (2.1%)3.0
20 to 34 years172 (72.0%)47.0
35 to 50 years62 (25.9%)38.0
Total239 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti

23.0% of women with births (239) in Ypsilanti are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 59.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years30 (17.4%)142 (82.6%)
35 to 50 years25 (40.3%)37 (59.7%)
Total55 (23.0%)184 (77.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ypsilanti

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ypsilanti
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (2.5%)9.0
College or Associate's Degree149 (62.3%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree30 (12.6%)24.0
Graduate Degree54 (22.6%)62.0
Total239 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti

77.0% of women with births in Ypsilanti are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ypsilanti
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)149 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
Total55 (23.0%)184 (77.0%)

Income in Ypsilanti

Income Overview in Ypsilanti

Per Capita Income in Ypsilanti is $30,863, while median incomes of families and households are $59,542 and $41,914 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,204$30,863
Median Family Income2,886$59,542
Mean Family Income2,886$83,775
Median Household Income8,625$41,914
Mean Household Income8,625$60,920
Income Deficit2,886$11,074
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,20437.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,20462.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,2040.49

Earnings by Sex in Ypsilanti

Average Earnings in Ypsilanti are $22,388, $27,525 for men and $17,267 for women, a difference of 37.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Ypsilanti
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,816 (51.1%)$27,525
Female6,524 (48.9%)$17,267
Total13,340 (100.0%)$22,388

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ypsilanti

The most common earnings brackets in Ypsilanti are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (586 | 8.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (782 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ypsilanti
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less577 (8.5%)782 (12.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999442 (6.5%)412 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499417 (6.1%)559 (8.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999305 (4.5%)327 (5.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499270 (4.0%)578 (8.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999419 (6.1%)370 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499289 (4.2%)258 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999140 (2.1%)162 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499237 (3.5%)143 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999250 (3.7%)139 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999363 (5.3%)340 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999586 (8.6%)460 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999354 (5.2%)285 (4.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999357 (5.2%)225 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999332 (4.9%)164 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999235 (3.5%)106 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999333 (4.9%)353 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99988 (1.3%)129 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999459 (6.7%)368 (5.6%)
$100,000+363 (5.3%)364 (5.6%)
Total6,816 (100.0%)6,524 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti

Average earnings in Ypsilanti are $38,522 for men and $37,232 for women, a difference of 3.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,425, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,525, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$17,917$11,250
High School Diploma$31,354$29,950
College or Associate's Degree$34,119$33,703
Bachelor's Degree$43,160$42,434
Graduate Degree$57,425$60,525
Total$38,522$37,232

Family Income in Ypsilanti

Family Income Brackets in Ypsilanti

According to the Ypsilanti family income data, there are 540 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 173 families (6.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ypsilanti
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002057.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991736.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991886.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992197.6%
$35,000 to $49,99932311.2%
$50,000 to $74,99954018.7%
$75,000 to $99,99934612.0%
$100,000 to $149,99946816.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992147.4%
$200,000+2117.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ypsilanti

7+ person families (39 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Ypsilanti with $76,336 per family, while 2-person families (1,536 | 53.2%) have the highest median income of $28,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ypsilanti
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,536 (53.2%)$56,250
3-Person Families670 (23.2%)$58,608
4-Person Families421 (14.6%)$71,875
5-Person Families163 (5.7%)$59,271
6-Person Families57 (2.0%)$0
7+ Person Families39 (1.3%)$76,336
Total2,886 (100.0%)$59,542

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ypsilanti

The median family income in Ypsilanti is $59,542, with families comprising 3+ earners (144) having the highest median family income of $104,432, while families with 1 earner (1,259) have the lowest median family income of $40,293, accounting for 5.0% and 43.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ypsilanti
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners414 (14.3%)$63,571
1 Earner1,259 (43.6%)$40,293
2 Earners1,069 (37.0%)$97,974
3+ Earners144 (5.0%)$104,432
Total2,886 (100.0%)$59,542

Household Income in Ypsilanti

Household Income Brackets in Ypsilanti

With 1,466 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ypsilanti, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 345 households (4.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ypsilanti
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008549.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996647.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,05212.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,03512.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,27614.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,46617.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998029.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997688.9%
$150,000 to $199,9993454.0%
$200,000+3544.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ypsilanti

The median household income in Ypsilanti is $41,914, with the highest median household income of $48,308 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,755 households (43.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,571, with 1,667 households (19.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ypsilanti
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,667 (19.3%)$26,571
25 to 44 Years3,755 (43.5%)$48,308
45 to 64 Years2,087 (24.2%)$46,794
65+ Years1,116 (12.9%)$42,500
Total8,625 (100.0%)$41,914

Poverty in Ypsilanti

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ypsilanti

With 25.3% poverty level for males and 29.3% for females among the residents of Ypsilanti, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 977 males (50.0%) and 48 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years115 (36.4%)181 (34.8%)
5 Years19 (7.9%)48 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years82 (18.1%)87 (18.3%)
12 to 14 Years10 (4.5%)149 (49.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)31 (36.0%)
16 and 17 Years74 (41.1%)71 (33.0%)
18 to 24 Years977 (50.0%)917 (48.1%)
25 to 34 Years287 (14.4%)366 (23.2%)
35 to 44 Years178 (17.4%)242 (21.5%)
45 to 54 Years162 (18.4%)82 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years162 (23.0%)180 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years85 (16.8%)87 (17.0%)
75 Years and over68 (23.1%)67 (19.6%)
Total2,219 (25.3%)2,508 (29.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ypsilanti

According to the poverty statistics in Ypsilanti, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 87.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years201 (63.6%)339 (65.2%)
5 Years223 (92.1%)24 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years370 (81.9%)388 (81.7%)
12 to 14 Years214 (95.5%)155 (51.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)55 (63.9%)
16 and 17 Years106 (58.9%)144 (67.0%)
18 to 24 Years978 (50.0%)990 (51.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,701 (85.6%)1,210 (76.8%)
35 to 44 Years847 (82.6%)883 (78.5%)
45 to 54 Years717 (81.6%)547 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years541 (77.0%)623 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years420 (83.2%)424 (83.0%)
75 Years and over226 (76.9%)275 (80.4%)
Total6,555 (74.7%)6,057 (70.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ypsilanti

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ypsilanti show that 9.3% or 157 of the total 1,679 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.8%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ypsilanti
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children839 (88.4%)110 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children580 (95.4%)28 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children101 (84.2%)19 (15.8%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,522 (90.6%)157 (9.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ypsilanti

According to the poverty data in Ypsilanti, 9.8% or 24 single-father households and 41.2% or 397 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (11.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 households (83.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ypsilanti
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (10.2%)41 (17.2%)
1 or 2 Children7 (11.3%)249 (43.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)107 (83.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (9.8%)397 (41.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ypsilanti

The poverty data for Ypsilanti shows that 157 of the married-couple family households (9.3%) and 421 of the single-parent households (34.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (15.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 household (74.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ypsilanti
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children110 (11.6%)58 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children28 (4.6%)256 (40.7%)
3 or 4 Children19 (15.8%)107 (74.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (9.3%)421 (34.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Ypsilanti

Employment by Class of Employer in Ypsilanti

Among the 10,189 employed individuals in Ypsilanti, private company employees (6,782 | 66.6%), state government employees (1,537 | 15.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (879 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ypsilanti
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,78266.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1651.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3743.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations8798.6%
Local Government Employees3893.8%
State Government Employees1,53715.1%
Federal Government Employees630.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total10,189100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ypsilanti

According to the labor force statistics for Ypsilanti, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,496), 65.2% or 11,407 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 924 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.8% or 1,313 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.1% or 165 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years966 (35.5%)165 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Years3,279 (80.0%)210 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years1,728 (82.7%)249 (14.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,313 (84.8%)51 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,783 (81.8%)105 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,167 (76.8%)118 (10.1%)
55 to 59 Years509 (60.7%)8 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years336 (49.4%)6 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years234 (21.8%)15 (6.4%)
75 Years and over86 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,407 (65.2%)924 (8.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti

According to labor force statistics for Ypsilanti, 77.2% of individuals (6,837) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,856) are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 533 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 3,476 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 40.2% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School249 (51.9%)193 (40.2%)
High School Diploma794 (61.0%)137 (10.5%)
College / Associate Degree2,320 (75.9%)171 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,476 (86.5%)257 (6.4%)
Total6,837 (77.2%)691 (7.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ypsilanti are Community & Social Service (1,815 | 17.3%), Education Instruction & Library (1,134 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,006 | 9.6%), Management (574 | 5.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (422 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ypsilanti

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ypsilanti, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.6%), Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.8%), Health Technologists (75.7%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (71.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti
OccupationMaleFemale
Management291 (50.7%)283 (49.3%)
Business & Financial194 (59.9%)130 (40.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science691 (68.7%)315 (31.3%)
Computers & Mathematics308 (73.0%)114 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering324 (86.6%)50 (13.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science59 (28.1%)151 (71.9%)
Community & Social Service 672 (37.0%)1,143 (63.0%)
Education, Arts & Media88 (31.9%)188 (68.1%)
Legal Services & Support21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Education Instruction & Library367 (32.4%)767 (67.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment196 (53.1%)173 (46.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating80 (21.2%)298 (78.8%)
Health Technologists65 (24.2%)203 (75.7%)
Total (Category)1,928 (47.1%)2,169 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ypsilanti are Food Preparation & Serving (1,264 | 12.1%), Healthcare Support (485 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (375 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (307 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (151 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Ypsilanti

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ypsilanti, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (66.4%), Security & Protection (65.6%), and Law Enforcement (62.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.3%), Personal Care & Service (65.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support105 (21.6%)380 (78.3%)
Security & Protection99 (65.6%)52 (34.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention81 (66.4%)41 (33.6%)
Law Enforcement18 (62.1%)11 (37.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving498 (39.4%)766 (60.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance170 (55.4%)137 (44.6%)
Personal Care & Service131 (34.9%)244 (65.1%)
Total (Category)1,003 (38.9%)1,579 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ypsilanti are Sales & Related (1,173 | 11.2%), and Office & Administration (918 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ypsilanti

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related706 (60.2%)467 (39.8%)
Office & Administration364 (39.7%)554 (60.4%)
Total (Category)1,070 (51.2%)1,021 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ypsilanti are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (232 | 2.2%), Construction & Extraction (218 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (29 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ypsilanti

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction194 (89.0%)24 (11.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair209 (90.1%)23 (9.9%)
Total (Category)432 (90.2%)47 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ypsilanti are Production (433 | 4.1%), Transportation (433 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (358 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ypsilanti

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ypsilanti
OccupationMaleFemale
Production314 (72.5%)119 (27.5%)
Transportation306 (70.7%)127 (29.3%)
Material Moving242 (67.6%)116 (32.4%)
Total (Category)862 (70.4%)362 (29.6%)
Total (Overall)5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ypsilanti

Employment Industries in Ypsilanti

The major employment industries in Ypsilanti include Educational Services (2,168 | 20.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (1,404 | 13.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,338 | 12.8%), and Manufacturing (883 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Ypsilanti

Employment Industries by Sex in Ypsilanti

The Ypsilanti industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (90.1%), and Wholesale Trade (86.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.8%), Administrative & Support (57.5%), and Educational Services (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ypsilanti
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting29 (69.1%)13 (30.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction183 (90.1%)20 (9.9%)
Manufacturing557 (63.1%)326 (36.9%)
Wholesale Trade191 (86.0%)31 (14.0%)
Retail Trade842 (60.0%)562 (40.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing217 (73.6%)78 (26.4%)
Utilities36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
Information56 (43.4%)73 (56.6%)
Finance & Insurance76 (57.6%)56 (42.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing66 (47.1%)74 (52.9%)
Professional & Scientific512 (69.3%)227 (30.7%)
Enterprise Management5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support145 (42.5%)196 (57.5%)
Educational Services934 (43.1%)1,234 (56.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance413 (27.2%)1,105 (72.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation158 (55.2%)128 (44.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services593 (44.3%)745 (55.7%)
Public Administration68 (74.7%)23 (25.3%)
Total5,295 (50.6%)5,178 (49.4%)

Education in Ypsilanti

School Enrollment in Ypsilanti

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,617 students in Ypsilanti are college / undergraduate (5,316 | 61.7%), graduate / professional (775 | 9.0%), and high school (752 | 8.7%).
School Enrollment in Ypsilanti
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2753.2%
Kindergarten2963.4%
Elementary School5566.5%
Middle School6477.5%
High School7528.7%
College / Undergraduate5,31661.7%
Graduate / Professional7759.0%
Total8,617100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ypsilanti

Out of a total of 8,617 students who are enrolled in schools in Ypsilanti, 569 (6.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,048 (93.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 80 (33.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,135 (99.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ypsilanti
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds156 (66.1%)80 (33.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old757 (91.1%)74 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds725 (83.9%)139 (16.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds499 (92.2%)42 (7.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,135 (99.4%)12 (0.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,589 (96.1%)104 (3.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds897 (94.5%)52 (5.5%)
35 Years and over287 (80.6%)69 (19.4%)
Total8,048 (93.4%)569 (6.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ypsilanti

Business (597 | 11.3%), literature & languages (570 | 10.7%), social sciences (541 | 10.2%), education (472 | 8.9%), and liberal arts & history (436 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 5,303 individuals in Ypsilanti who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ypsilanti
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2725.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4217.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1392.6%
Psychology2885.4%
Social Sciences54110.2%
Engineering2775.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies561.1%
Science & Technology4007.5%
Business59711.3%
Education4728.9%
Literature & Languages57010.7%
Liberal Arts & History4368.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3646.9%
Communications2164.1%
Arts & Humanities2544.8%
Total5,303100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ypsilanti

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ypsilanti

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ypsilanti are males with 1 vehicle (1,757, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (1,850, making up 39.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ypsilanti
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle491 (10.1%)249 (5.7%)
1 Vehicle1,757 (36.3%)1,850 (42.0%)
2 Vehicles1,555 (32.1%)1,620 (36.8%)
3 Vehicles502 (10.4%)319 (7.2%)
4 Vehicles328 (6.8%)302 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles210 (4.3%)60 (1.4%)
Total4,843 (100.0%)4,400 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ypsilanti

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ypsilanti are 15 to 19 minutes (1,789 commuters, 20.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,480 commuters, 16.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,025 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Ypsilanti
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2442.8%
5 to 9 Minutes97611.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,02311.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,78920.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,48016.8%
25 to 29 Minutes8099.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,02511.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2853.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2773.2%
45 to 59 Minutes5025.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2653.0%
90 or more Minutes1321.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Ypsilanti

The most common commute times in Ypsilanti are 15 to 19 minutes (999 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (832 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ypsilanti
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes114 (2.5%)130 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes457 (10.0%)519 (12.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes368 (8.0%)655 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes999 (21.8%)790 (18.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes648 (14.1%)832 (19.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes475 (10.4%)334 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes542 (11.8%)483 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes120 (2.6%)165 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes231 (5.0%)46 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes349 (7.6%)153 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes203 (4.4%)62 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes77 (1.7%)55 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ypsilanti

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ypsilanti are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (665, 14.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (807, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ypsilanti
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM199 (4.3%)144 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM164 (3.6%)81 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM180 (3.9%)31 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM181 (4.0%)186 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM202 (4.4%)344 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM516 (11.3%)338 (8.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM542 (11.8%)560 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM435 (9.5%)445 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM217 (4.7%)311 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM656 (14.3%)315 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM182 (4.0%)257 (6.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM94 (2.1%)35 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM665 (14.5%)807 (19.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM350 (7.6%)370 (8.8%)
Total4,583 (100.0%)4,224 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Ownership in Ypsilanti

Of the total 8,625 dwellings in Ypsilanti, owner-occupied units account for 2,900 (33.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,725 (66.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ypsilanti
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,90033.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,72566.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,625100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Household Size in Ypsilanti
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,91945.4%
2-Person Household2,81732.7%
3-Person Household91710.6%
4+ Person Household97211.3%
Total Housing Units8,625100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ypsilanti
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,141 (29.1%)2,778 (70.9%)
2-Person Household1,102 (39.1%)1,715 (60.9%)
3-Person Household267 (29.1%)650 (70.9%)
4+ Person Household390 (40.1%)582 (59.9%)
Total Housing Units2,900 (33.6%)5,725 (66.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ypsilanti
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School85 (22.6%)291 (77.4%)
High School Diploma353 (28.2%)899 (71.8%)
College/Associate Degree821 (23.7%)2,643 (76.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,641 (46.5%)1,892 (53.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ypsilanti
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,94845.8%
35 to 44 Years1,47417.1%
45 to 54 Years1,01611.8%
55 to 64 Years1,07112.4%
65 to 74 Years6387.4%
75 to 84 Years3323.8%
85 Years and Over1461.7%
Total8,625100.0%

Housing Finances in Ypsilanti

Median Income by Occupancy in Ypsilanti

Median Income by Occupancy in Ypsilanti
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,900 (33.6%)$77,692
Renter-Occupied5,725 (66.4%)$30,684
Average8,625 (100.0%)$41,914

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ypsilanti

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ypsilanti
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000100 (3.5%)425 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.1%)325 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (1.1%)633 (11.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (1.3%)525 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99948 (1.7%)443 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999124 (4.3%)915 (16.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999671 (23.1%)606 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999404 (13.9%)1,062 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999368 (12.7%)436 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999523 (18.0%)247 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more589 (20.3%)108 (1.9%)
Total2,900 (100.0%)5,725 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ypsilanti

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ypsilanti
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300204 (7.0%)276 (4.8%)
$300 to $499123 (4.2%)253 (4.4%)
$500 to $799630 (21.7%)766 (13.4%)
$800 to $999253 (8.7%)1,712 (29.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499682 (23.5%)1,979 (34.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999707 (24.4%)337 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499146 (5.0%)76 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99986 (3.0%)61 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more69 (2.4%)100 (1.8%)
Total2,900 (100.0%)5,725 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ypsilanti

Housing Structures in Ypsilanti

Housing Structures in Ypsilanti
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,29038.1%
Single Unit, Attached2542.9%
2 Unit Apartments4825.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments94110.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,22914.2%
10 or more Apartments2,40427.9%
Mobile Home / Other250.3%
Total8,625100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ypsilanti

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ypsilanti
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,534 (77.0%)756 (23.0%)
Single Unit, Attached29 (11.4%)225 (88.6%)
2 Unit Apartments87 (18.0%)395 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments23 (2.4%)918 (97.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments202 (16.4%)1,027 (83.6%)
10 or more Apartments15 (0.6%)2,389 (99.4%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Total2,900 (33.6%)5,725 (66.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ypsilanti

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ypsilanti
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (0.1%)198 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms243 (8.4%)2,174 (38.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms673 (23.2%)2,530 (44.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,189 (41.0%)553 (9.7%)
8 or more Rooms792 (27.3%)270 (4.7%)
Total2,900 (100.0%)5,725 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ypsilanti

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ypsilanti
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,633 (90.8%)3,594 (62.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas37 (1.3%)89 (1.5%)
Electricity224 (7.7%)1,956 (34.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)13 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (0.1%)29 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used3 (0.1%)44 (0.8%)
Total2,900 (100.0%)5,725 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ypsilanti

Household Vehicle Usage in Ypsilanti
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (2.5%)1,276 (22.3%)
1 Vehicle1,241 (42.8%)2,865 (50.0%)
2 Vehicles1,218 (42.0%)1,196 (20.9%)
3 or more Vehicles368 (12.7%)388 (6.8%)
Total2,900 (100.0%)5,725 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ypsilanti

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ypsilanti

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1971,703
Median Property Value$161,100$226,400
Median Household Income$46,711$476
Monthly Housing Costs$610$69
Real Estate Taxes$3,469$47

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00028 (2.3%)44 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999162 (13.5%)59 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999858 (71.7%)1,290 (75.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999112 (9.4%)231 (13.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99937 (3.1%)26 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)53 (3.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,197 (100.0%)1,703 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00072 (6.0%)3 (0.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99980 (6.7%)31 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99955 (4.6%)38 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999473 (39.5%)69 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999135 (11.3%)198 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99970 (5.9%)269 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999199 (16.6%)298 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more113 (9.4%)324 (19.0%)
Total1,197 (100.0%)1,703 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ypsilanti

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ypsilanti
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x308 (25.7%)96,442 (5,663.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x243 (20.3%)706 (41.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x346 (28.9%)410 (24.1%)
4.0x or more253 (21.1%)225 (13.2%)
Total1,197 (100.0%)1,703 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ypsilanti
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80023 (1.9%)5 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49919 (1.6%)66 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,136 (94.9%)34 (2.0%)
Total1,197 (100.0%)1,703 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ypsilanti

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ypsilanti

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,117 (97.1%)33 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years2,799 (92.0%)244 (8.0%)
19 to 25 Years5,381 (94.8%)296 (5.2%)
26 to 34 Years2,705 (82.1%)591 (17.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,993 (91.7%)180 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,440 (94.7%)80 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,456 (96.4%)55 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,011 (99.5%)5 (0.5%)
75 Years and older636 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,538 (92.6%)1,484 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ypsilanti

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ypsilanti
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,117 (97.1%)33 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,799 (92.0%)244 (8.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,381 (94.8%)296 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ypsilanti

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ypsilanti
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,703 (90.1%)405 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,251 (87.7%)457 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,909 (93.9%)188 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,120 (95.2%)108 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over3,904 (93.5%)271 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ypsilanti

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6744 (64.7%)386 (33.6%)
6 to 18 Years1,084 (35.6%)1,811 (59.5%)
19 to 25 Years928 (16.4%)4,638 (81.7%)
25 to 34 Years804 (24.4%)1,955 (59.3%)
35 to 44 Years679 (31.2%)1,371 (63.1%)
45 to 54 Years511 (33.6%)963 (63.4%)
55 to 64 Years626 (41.4%)908 (60.1%)
65 to 74 Years979 (96.4%)585 (57.6%)
75 Years and over619 (97.3%)457 (71.9%)
Total6,974 (34.8%)13,074 (65.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ypsilanti

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ypsilanti
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years72 (6.4%)73 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years520 (10.0%)477 (9.9%)
35 to 64 Years534 (20.4%)479 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years87 (17.2%)119 (23.3%)
75 Years and over121 (41.2%)101 (29.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ypsilanti

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ypsilanti: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (0.8%)76 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years24 (4.8%)18 (3.5%)
75 Years and over43 (14.6%)33 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ypsilanti: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years40 (0.8%)38 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years96 (3.7%)48 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.8%)35 (6.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (4.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ypsilanti: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years65 (5.8%)53 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years471 (9.1%)418 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years184 (7.0%)225 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (1.2%)27 (5.3%)
75 Years and over23 (7.8%)19 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ypsilanti: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years44 (0.9%)108 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years240 (9.2%)239 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years46 (9.1%)52 (10.2%)
75 Years and over55 (18.7%)50 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ypsilanti: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.2%)34 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years104 (4.0%)30 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years39 (7.7%)35 (6.9%)
75 Years and over10 (3.4%)10 (2.9%)

Technology Access in Ypsilanti

Computing Device Access in Ypsilanti

Computing Device Access in Ypsilanti
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,03381.5%
Smartphone7,98592.6%
Tablet5,08058.9%
No Computing Device3744.3%
Total8,625100.0%

Internet Access in Ypsilanti

Internet Access in Ypsilanti
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet60.1%
Broadband Home6,23472.3%
Cellular Data Only1,27514.8%
Satellite Internet4064.7%
No Internet96911.2%
Total8,625100.0%

Ypsilanti Summary

Ypsilanti, Michigan is a city located in Washtenaw County in the southeastern part of the state. It is situated on the Huron River, approximately 8 miles east of Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit. The city is part of the Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 21,000 people.

History

Ypsilanti was founded in 1823 by French-Canadian fur trader Gabriel Godfroy. The city was originally named Woodruff’s Grove, after the first settler, Major Thomas Woodruff. In 1825, the name was changed to Ypsilanti, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero of the Greek War of Independence.
The city was incorporated in 1858 and grew rapidly in the late 19th century due to its proximity to the railroad. Ypsilanti was a major center for the automotive industry in the early 20th century, with several factories located in the city. The city also had a large population of immigrants from Europe, particularly from Germany and Poland.

Geography

Ypsilanti is located in southeastern Michigan, approximately 8 miles east of Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit. The city is situated on the Huron River, which flows through the city and into Lake Erie. The city is surrounded by several small towns and villages, including Ypsilanti Township, Superior Township, and Pittsfield Township.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the city.

Economy

Ypsilanti’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and education. The city is home to several automotive parts suppliers, including American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., and Lear Corporation. The city is also home to Eastern Michigan University, which has an enrollment of over 20,000 students.
The city’s largest employers include Eastern Michigan University, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ypsilanti Community Schools, and the Ypsilanti Public Schools. The city also has a vibrant downtown area, with several restaurants, shops, and galleries.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ypsilanti had a population of 21,018 people. The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 22.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, and 5.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Ypsilanti was $37,945, and the median family income was $48,919. The per capita income was $20,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Ypsilanti is a diverse city, with a large population of immigrants from Europe, particularly from Germany and Poland. The city also has a large African American population, with 22.3% of the population identifying as African American.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ypsilanti?
Total Population of Ypsilanti is 20,204.
What is the Total Male Population of Ypsilanti?
Total Male Population of Ypsilanti is 10,100.
What is the Total Female Population of Ypsilanti?
Total Female Population of Ypsilanti is 10,104.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ypsilanti?
There are 99.96 Males per 100 Females in Ypsilanti.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ypsilanti?
There are 100.04 Females per 100 Males in Ypsilanti.
What is the Median Population Age in Ypsilanti?
Median Population Age in Ypsilanti is 26.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ypsilanti
Average Family Size in Ypsilanti is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ypsilanti
Average Household Size in Ypsilanti is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ypsilanti?
Per Capita income in Ypsilanti is $30,863.
What is the Median Family Income in Ypsilanti?
Median Family Income in Ypsilanti is $59,542.
What is the Median Household income in Ypsilanti?
Median Household Income in Ypsilanti is $41,914.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ypsilanti?
Income or Wage Gap in Ypsilanti is 37.3%.
Women in Ypsilanti earn 62.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ypsilanti?
Family Income Deficit in Ypsilanti is $11,074.
Families that are below poverty line in Ypsilanti earn $11,074 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ypsilanti?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ypsilanti is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ypsilanti?
There are 11,407 People in the Labor Forcein in Ypsilanti.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ypsilanti?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Ypsilanti.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ypsilanti?
Unemployment Rate in Ypsilanti is 8.1%.