Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti: City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
About
Ypsilanti is a city located in the county of Washtenaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,435 and a population density of 1,660 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,940 inhabitants.
The city was created 202 years ago in 1822.
Quick Facts about Ypsilanti
| Population : | 19,940 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Washtenaw County |
| Postal code : | 48197–48198 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 734 |
| Area : | 11.7 km2 |
| Official name : | Ypsilanti |
| Named for : | Dimitrios Ypsilantis |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1823 (202 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:14:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,704 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ypsilanti is located at 42°14'28"N 83°36'47"W (42.2411500, -83.6129900).
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Official website of Ypsilanti
Demographics
The population of Ypsilanti increased by 2.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,435 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,730 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,018 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,505 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,634 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,948 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,034 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,062 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,910 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,171 | -3.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,940 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,509 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,018 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,728 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,505 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 394 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
Ypsilanti zip code is 48197.
County name: Washtenaw, County
fips: 26161
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,082 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $697 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,490 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,408 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 175,181 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,865 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,382 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,133 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 729 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 386 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 206 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 609 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 554 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,789.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.87 |
People born in Ypsilanti (74)
People born in Ypsilanti, including Olympic wrestler Zeke Jones, singer Barbara Morrison, oceanographer and cartographer Marie Tharp, .
List
- Tiffany Porter (British hurdler) she was born in 13/11/1987
- John W. Moon (American politician (1836-1898)) he was born in 18/01/1836
- Ryan Shay (US long distance runner) he was born in 04/05/1979
- Walter B. Pitkin (American philosopher) he was born in 06/02/1878
- Fred Cofield (American basketball player) he was born in 04/01/1962
- Carl McIntire (Founder of and minister in the Bible Presbyterian Church) he was born in 17/05/1906
- Aaron Scheffer (baseball player) he was born in 15/08/1975
- Adam Gase (American football coach) he was born in 29/03/1978
- Alexander C. Irvine (American science fiction writer) he was born in 22/03/1969
- Arch McCarthy (American baseball player (1881-)) he was born in 21/01/1881
- Bernard Kirk (American football player (1900-1922)) he was born in 01/01/1900
- Bob Schneider (Texan musician) he was born in 12/10/1965
- Bob Sutton (American football coach) he was born in 28/01/1951
- Carol Fox (figure skater) she was born in 11/07/1956
- Charles Manning Child (American zoologist) he was born in 02/02/1869
- Charles Ramsey (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 25/03/1961
- Clare Hunter (American football and basketball coach) he was born in 01/12/1886
- Dan Williams (American football player) he was born in 15/12/1969
Schools in Ypsilanti
College & universities near Ypsilanti, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169798 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti (MI) | 48197 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ypsilanti, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB | Ann Arbor station | 325 Depot Street | RAIL |
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ypsilanti
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Dd Post Office | Ypsilanti (MI) | 48197 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ypsilanti , North Dakota township in Stutsman County, North Dakota with a population of 131 people.
Other cities in Washtenaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washtenaw County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | 119,280 | The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan. |
| Scio | 17,908 | Township in Michigan |
| Northfield | 8,640 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Webster | 6,798 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Dexter | 6,503 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Salem | 6,464 | Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan |
| Chelsea | 5,377 | City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Benton | 2,841 | Charter township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Manchester | 2,575 | Village in Michigan |
| Saline | 2,254 | City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States |
| Bridgewater | 1,714 | Township in Michigan |
| Foster | 811 | Township in Ogemaw County, Michigan |
| Barton Hills | 303 | City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ypsilanti distances to largest Michigan cities
