Washtenaw County

As of the 2020 Census, Washtenaw County, MI has about 372,000 residents. The racial makeup includes 70.3% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 10.4% Asian, and 4.3% Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 14.5% of the population is foreign-born. The median household income is around $75,000, and 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The county is home to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, contributing to a highly educated populace with 58% holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

As of 2023, the median home value in Washtenaw County, MI is approximately $365,000. Rent prices average around $1,500 per month. The county has a homeownership rate of 61%, with a median household income of $75,000. Housing supply includes a mix of urban units in Ann Arbor and suburban/rural homes. The market has seen a ~5% annual appreciation rate in property values over recent years.

Washtenaw County, MI elections are managed by the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office. The county typically participates in federal, state, and local elections.

In the most recent general election, held on November 8, 2022, voter turnout was 61.7%. Major positions included:

• U.S. House District 12:

  • Democrat Rashida Tlaib (67.9%)
  • Republican Steven Elliott (30.9%)

• Michigan State Senate Districts 14:

  • Democrat Sue Shink (57.2%)
  • Republican Tim Golding (41.4%)

• Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners (9 seats):

  • Notable winners: Democrat Jason Maciejewski (District 1), Democrat Sue Shink (District 14).

Local ballot proposals included millages for public transportation and education, which largely passed with high approval rates exceeding 60%.

Please check the county website or local news sources for the latest updates and candidate filings for future elections.

Washtenaw County, MI, is highly educated compared to both state and national averages. According to recent data, approximately 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average of about 33.1% and the Michigan state average of 29.1%. Additionally, 22.2% of Washtenaw County residents have a graduate or professional degree, compared to the national rate of 12.7% and the state rate of approximately 11.4%. These figures underscore the county's status as a hub for higher education, largely influenced by the presence of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and other educational institutions.

As of the most recent data available, Washtenaw County, MI has an unemployment rate of approximately 3.5%, lower than both the national average of around 4.0% and the Michigan state average of 4.5%. The labor force in the county is about 185,000 people.

Top industries in Washtenaw County are:

1. Education and Health Services: Dominated by the University of Michigan, with over 30,000 employees in the region.
2. Professional and Business Services: Around 20% of local employment, higher than the national average of approximately 14%.
3. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities: Comprising around 18% of employment, closely matching the national average.

The county's heavy emphasis on education, bolstered by major institutions like the University of Michigan, contrasts with the national trend where education is less prominent in the top industries list.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Washtenaw County, MI, is approximately $75,000. This figure is notably higher compared to the national average of around $68,700 and also exceeds Michigan’s state average income of roughly $59,000. Washtenaw County benefits from being home to notable institutions such as the University of Michigan and a range of tech companies, which contribute to its higher income levels.

This discrepancy highlights the economic prosperity of Washtenaw County relative to broader state and national trends.

As of recent data available for Washtenaw County, MI, the crime rate is moderate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 24.31 per 1,000 residents annually. This means that out of a population of about 367,601, there are roughly 8,930 reported crimes each year. Below is a breakdown of various types of crimes with their respective annual incidents:

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