Ingham County's 2026 population is estimated at 295,861, reflecting a 0.93% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Ingham County is the 8th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 281,122 and has grown 5.24% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.3 years
Female: 34.3 years
Male: 32.4 years
There are 228,154 adults, (42,210 of whom are seniors) in Ingham County.
Female: 145,175 (51.1%)
Male: 138,738 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Ingham County includes 68.66% White, 11.41% Black or African American, 6.27% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194,933 | 68.66% |
| Black or African American | 32,386 | 11.41% |
| Two or more races | 30,214 | 10.64% |
| Asian | 17,807 | 6.27% |
| Other race | 6,988 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 1,542 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.02% |
Ingham County 's average per capita income is $49,237. Household income levels show a median of $65,526. The poverty rate stands at 16.69%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,467 | $139,393 |
| Families | $94,140 | $118,495 |
| Households | $65,526 | $89,065 |
| Non Families | $41,093 | $54,281 |
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