Washtenaw County, MI

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Population

367,627

0.8% growth

Median Age

33.4


Median Household Income

$70,286

7.14% growth

Poverty Rate

14.5%


Number of Employees

192,219

3.15% growth

Median Property Value

$258,700

5.72% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Washtenaw County, MI had a population of 368k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $70,286. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Washtenaw County, MI grew from 364,709 to 367,627, a 0.8% increase and its median household income grew from $65,601 to $70,286, a 7.14% increase.

The population of Washtenaw County, MI is 70.1% White Alone, 11.6% Black or African American Alone, and 9.03% Asian Alone. N/A% of the people in Washtenaw County, MI speak a non-English language, and 94% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washtenaw County, MI are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (14,000 degrees awarded in 2016), Eastern Michigan University (5,137 degrees), and Washtenaw Community College (3,284 degrees).

The median property value in Washtenaw County, MI is $258,700, and the homeownership rate is 61.8%. Most people in Washtenaw County, MI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Washtenaw County, MI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Washtenaw County, MI employs 192k people. The largest industries in Washtenaw County, MI are Educational Services (37,256 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,434 people), and Manufacturing (25,319 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,365), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,137), and Manufacturing ($61,077).

Median household income in Washtenaw County, MI is $70,286. Males in Washtenaw County, MI have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,042. The income inequality in Washtenaw County, MI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,286

2017 value

± $2,695

7.14%

1 Year Growth

± 5.33%

Households in Washtenaw County, MI have a median annual income of $70,286, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,601 in 2016, which represents a 7.14% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$66,184

Average Male Salary

± $1,151

$48,042

Average Female Salary

± $879

In 2017, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.38 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $63,268 ± $4,166

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,705 ± $51,364

  3. White

    $50,410 ± $738

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washtenaw County, MI is from Michigan.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.481

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.74% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 4156

  2. Census Tract 4053

  3. Census Tract 4158

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washtenaw County, MI was Census Tract 4156 with a value of $177,434, followed by Census Tract 4053 and Census Tract 4158, with respective values of $175,000 and $164,963.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washtenaw County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washtenaw County, MI (49.6k out of 342k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    29,444 ± 1,104

  2. Black

    10,715 ± 703

  3. Asian

    6,322 ± 469

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washtenaw County, MI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

192k

2017 Value

± 6,496

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 4.57%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Washtenaw County, MI grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 186k employees to 192k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washtenaw County, MI, are Management Occupations (23,269 people), Education, Training, & Library Occupations (20,757 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,301 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washtenaw County, MI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Washtenaw County, MI, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (23,269 people), Education, Training, & Library Occupations (20,757 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,301 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washtenaw County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (3.14 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.43 times), and Education, Training, & Library Occupations (1.8 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Washtenaw County, MI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($85,513), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($76,604), and Legal Occupations ($76,529).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

192k

2017 Value

± 6,496

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 4.57%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Washtenaw County, MI grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 186k employees to 192k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washtenaw County, MI, are Educational Services (37,256 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,434 people), and Manufacturing (25,319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washtenaw County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Washtenaw County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Washtenaw County, MI, by number of employees, are Educational Services (37,256 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (30,434 people), and Manufacturing (25,319 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Washtenaw County, MI has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.12 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.81 times), and Manufacturing (1.36 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Washtenaw County, MI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($68,365), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,137), and Manufacturing ($61,077).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $135B

  2. Mixed freight

    $35.4B

  3. Machinery

    $31.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $135B, followed by Mixed freight ($35.4B) and Machinery ($31.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$448B

2015 Value

$623B

Projected 2045 Value

39.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Michigan trade was $448B. This is expected to increase 39.1% to $623B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $35.1B

  2. Indiana

    $25.1B

  3. Illinois

    $20.4B

In 2015, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Indiana with $25.1B and Illinois and $20.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

97.3% of the population of Washtenaw County, MI has health coverage, with 63.1% on employee plans, 9.9% on Medicaid, 9.78% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.951% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Washtenaw County, MI was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see 563 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.705% decrease from the previous year (567 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 595 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Saginaw County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

563 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Washtenaw County, MI see an average of 563 patients per year. This represents a 0.705% decrease from the previous year (567 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washtenaw County, MI in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

2.71%

Uninsured

63.1%

Employer Coverage

9.9%

Medicaid

9.78%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.951%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washtenaw County, MI declined by 14.7% from 3.18% to 2.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washtenaw County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gladwin County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Oscoda County

    14.1% prevalence

  3. Roscommon County

    14.1% prevalence

Gladwin County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Michigan, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Michigan by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Washtenaw County, MI is home to a population of 368k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2017, 11.8% of Washtenaw County, MI residents were born outside of the country (43.5k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Washtenaw County, MI is composed of 258k White Alone residents (70.1%), 42.5k Black or African American Alone residents (11.6%), 33.2k Asian Alone residents (9.03%), 17.5k Hispanic or Latino residents (4.75%), 15.1k Two or More Races residents (4.1%), 997 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.271%), 621 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.169%), and 105 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0286%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Washtenaw County, MI are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

33

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

37

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Washtenaw County, MI was 33.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Washtenaw County, MI are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Washtenaw County, MI residents was 34.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

43.5k people

11.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

41.8k people

As of 2017, 11.8% of Washtenaw County, MI residents (43.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washtenaw County, MI was 11.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    78,610 ± 6,856 people

  2. Mexico

    76,973 ± 6,785 people

  3. Iraq

    56,485 ± 5,818 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was India, the natal country of 78,610 Michigan residents, followed by Mexico with 76,973 and Iraq with 56,485.

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Citizenship

94%

2017 Citizenship

92.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 94% of Washtenaw County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Washtenaw County, MI was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    258k ± 787

  2. Black or African American Alone

    42.5k ± 2.22k

  3. Asian Alone

    33.2k ± 1.37k

In 2017, there were 6.07 times more White Alone residents (258k people) in Washtenaw County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.5k Black or African American Alone and 33.2k Asian Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Washtenaw County, MI as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Washtenaw County, MI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Washtenaw County, MI was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Washtenaw County, MI are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,780 ± 794

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,729 ± 561

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,676 ± 599

Washtenaw County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Washtenaw County, MI awarded 22,610 degrees. The student population of Washtenaw County, MI is skewed towards women, with 37,709 male students and 41,553 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washtenaw County, MI are White (13,631 and 68.5%), followed by Asian (1,823 and 9.16%), Black or African American (1,647 and 8.28%), and Unknown (1,169 and 5.87%).

The largest universities in Washtenaw County, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (14,000 and 61.9%), Eastern Michigan University (5,137 and 22.7%), and Washtenaw Community College (3,284 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Washtenaw County, MI are General Business Administration & Management (1,581 and 6.99%), General Studies (1,188 and 5.25%), and General Economics (576 and 2.55%).

The median tuition costs in Washtenaw County, MI are $27,640 for private four year colleges, and $12,336 and $36,430 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Business Administration & Management

    626 degrees awarded

  2. General Economics

    529 degrees awarded

  3. General Computer & Information Sciences

    526 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Washtenaw County, MI was General Business Administration & Management with 626 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Washtenaw County, MI according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

    14,000 degrees awarded

  2. Eastern Michigan University

    5,137 degrees awarded

  3. Washtenaw Community College

    3,284 degrees awarded

$12,336

Median In-State Public

$27,640

Median Private

In 2016, the Washtenaw County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with 14,000 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

10,665

Degrees Awarded to Men

11,945

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 10,665 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washtenaw County, MI, which is 0.893 times less than the 11,945 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Washtenaw County, MI by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    13,631 degrees awarded

  2. Asian

    1,823 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    1,647 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Washtenaw County, MI were to White students. These 13,631 degrees mean that there were 7.48 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,823 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Washtenaw County, MI was $258,700 in 2017, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $244,700 to $258,700, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Washtenaw County, MI is 61.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Washtenaw County, MI have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Washtenaw County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$70,286

Median Household Income

± $2,695

141k

Number of Households

± 5,126

In 2017, the median household income of the 141k households in Washtenaw County, MI grew to $70,286 from the previous year's value of $65,601.

The following chart displays the households in Washtenaw County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$258,700

2017 Median

± $8,297

$244,700

2016 Median

± $6,735

In 2017, the median property value in Washtenaw County, MI grew to to $258,700 from the previous year's value of $244,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Washtenaw County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washtenaw County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Washtenaw County, MI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washtenaw County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

61.8%

2017 Homeownership

59.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 61.8% of the housing units in Washtenaw County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Washtenaw County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washtenaw County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washtenaw County, MI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washtenaw County, MI have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Washtenaw County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    72%

  2. Walked

    7.51%

  3. Carpooled

    7.13%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Washtenaw County, MI was Drove Alone (72%), followed by those who Walked (7.51%) and those who Carpooled (7.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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