Ingham County's estimated 2026 population is 295,861 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Ingham County is the 8th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 281,122 and has seen a growth of 5.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ingham County includes 70.38% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 6.27% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.38%)
Black or African American (11.8%)
Two or more races (9.06%)
Asian (6.27%)
Other race (2.04%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198,496 | 70.38% |
| Black or African American | 33,264 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 25,563 | 9.06% |
| Asian | 17,670 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 5,744 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 1,228 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ingham County's average per capita income is $48,213. Household income levels show a median of $64,354. The poverty rate stands at 16.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,107 | $138,682 |
| Families | $90,839 | $116,903 |
| Households | $64,354 | $88,247 |
| Non Families | $40,673 | $53,503 |
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