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Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Charter Township in Washtenaw County, MI, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

4,606
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

48.5
years ∙ half population younger than 48.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
59.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

27.3%
foreign-born population
72.7%Native
27.3% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Ann Arbor Charter Township is a charter township in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States.
Location
Charter Township in Washtenaw County, MI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC42.323612° N, 83.690768° W
DMS42° 19′ 25.00″ N, 83° 41′ 26.76″ W

Population Density & area

282.6/sq mi (109.1/km²)
Total Area
16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²)
Land Area
16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²) · 99.13%
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) · 0.87%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.4% male
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%
males per 100 females
Ann Arbor Charter Township 93.7
Washtenaw County 99.5
Michigan 98.2

Nativity

27.3%
foreign-born population
72.7%Native
27.3% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Ann Arbor Charter Township 27.3%
Washtenaw County 13.1%
Michigan 7.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

48.5
years ∙ half population younger than 48.5, half older
Ann Arbor Charter Township
48.5
Washtenaw County
35
Michigan
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
88.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Ann Arbor Charter Township 88.3
Washtenaw County 51.5
Michigan 66.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19% 18.2% 21.2%
Working age (18-64) 53.1% 66.1% 60.2%
Senior (65+) 27.9% 15.7% 18.6%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 88.3 51.5 66.3
Child dependency ratio 35.7 27.6 35.3
Old-age dependency ratio 52.6 23.9 31
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
57.3%
Black
4.6%
Asian
24.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Other
5.6%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
59.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Ann Arbor Charter Township 59.9%
Washtenaw County 52%
Michigan 45.2%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Ann Arbor Charter Township population
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Hispanic or Latino 7.7% 5.8% 5.9%
Mexican 5.8% 2.7% 4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.9% 2.3% 1.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 92.3% 94.2% 94.1%
One race 87.1% 88.4% 89.6%
White 57.3% 67.2% 72.4%
Black or African American 4.6% 11.3% 13.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.2% 0.3%
Asian 24.8% 9.2% 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.2% 5.8% 4.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

63.3% family
Family 63.3%
Non family 36.7%
% family households
Ann Arbor Charter Township 63.3%
Washtenaw County 56%
Michigan 62.4%

Average household size

2.32
persons per household
Ann Arbor Charter Township
2.32
Washtenaw County
2.33
Michigan
2.42

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Ann Arbor Charter Township population
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total households 1,913 150,550 4,076,369
Average houshold size 2.32 2.33 2.42
Family households 1,211 84,267 2,545,621
Average family size 2.95 2.96 3.05
Married couple family 1,072 66,286 1,878,767
Other families 139 17,981 666,854
Male householder 0 4,943 199,150
Female householder 139 13,038 467,704
Non-family households 702 66,283 1,530,748
One-person households 557 46,605 1,250,418
Male householder 230 21,811 583,425
Senior (65+) living alone 41 5,247 188,594
Female householder 327 24,794 666,993
Senior (65+) living alone 195 10,710 349,637
Other living arrangements 145 19,678 280,330

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,091
housing units
Ann Arbor Charter Township 2,091
Washtenaw County 159,782
Michigan 4,622,236

Occupancy status

91.5% occupied
Occupied 91.5%
Vacant 8.5%
vacancy rate
Ann Arbor Charter Township 8.5%
Washtenaw County 5.8%
Michigan 11.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

73.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
73.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
26.6%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1987
Half of houses were built before 1987, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
7.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
22.8%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
47.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
22.8%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.3 5.7 5.9
1–3 rooms 9.7% 16.4% 10.5%
4–6 rooms 41.9% 45.7% 51.9%
7+ rooms 48.5% 37.9% 37.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.9% 2.6% 1.6%
1 bedroom 11.7% 12.6% 8.9%
2 bedrooms 24.5% 24% 24.6%
3 bedrooms 28.9% 35.4% 43.5%
4+ bedrooms 34% 25.5% 21.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1987 1979 1972
Total housing units 2,091 159,782 4,622,236
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

65.7% owners
Renter-occupied 34.3%
Owner-occupied 65.7%
homeownership rate
Ann Arbor Charter Township 65.7%
Washtenaw County 61.6%
Michigan 73.2%

Average household size

2.53
Owner-occupied
1.91
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Ann Arbor Charter Township 2.53
Washtenaw County 2.51
Michigan 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total occupied units 1,913 150,550 4,076,369
Year moved in
2020 or later 28.6% 29.9% 21%
2010 to 2019 28.5% 37.2% 39.5%
2000 to 2009 16.6% 14.9% 16%
1999 or earlier 26.2% 18% 23.4%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.6% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.9% 8.2% 7%
1 vehicle 33% 37% 34.8%
2 vehicles 46.2% 37.8% 38.3%
3 or more vehicles 15.9% 17% 19.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 76.8% 78.7% 83.6%
Electricity 17.6% 19.2% 12.1%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 3.8% 0.6% 0.8%
All other fuels 1.4% 1% 3%
No fuel used 0.6% 0.4% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 0.6% 0.7%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$659,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
$659,400
Washtenaw County
$374,100
Michigan
$231,600

Housing Cost Burden

21.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
21.1%
Owners without a mortgage
9.1%
Renters
39.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Property value
Median Value $659,400 $374,100 $231,600
Under $100,000 1.8% 6.7% 16.8%
$100,000 - $200,000 0.4% 10% 24.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 0.6% 18.7% 23.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 25.4% 36.9% 24.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 51.3% 24% 9.2%
$1,000,000 and more 20.4% 3.8% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 49% 63.9% 57.8%
Without a mortgage 51% 36.1% 42.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $3,543 $2,150 $1,569
Without a mortgage $1,255 $903 $602
Gross rent
Median rent $1,933 $1,463 $1,129

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

85.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Ann Arbor Charter Township 85.9%
Washtenaw County 58.7%
Michigan 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Ann Arbor Charter Township 3.2%
Washtenaw County 4%
Michigan 8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

1,011
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
9.3%
K–12
63.5%
College / Undergraduate
5.9%
Graduate / Professional
21.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

41.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Ann Arbor Charter Township
41.1%
Washtenaw County
73%
Michigan
41.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total enrolled (age 3+) 1,011 121,636 2,312,914
Nursery / preschool 9.3% 4.3% 5.6%
K–12 63.5% 41.7% 67.9%
Kindergarten 4% 3.2% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.1% 11.5% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 17.7% 12.9% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.8% 14.1% 22.2%
College or graduate school 27.2% 54% 26.5%
College, undergraduate 5.9% 38.7% 21.1%
Graduate, professional school 21.3% 15.2% 5.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 41.1% 73% 41.1%
School type
Public school 84.7% 89.4% 85.2%
Private school 15.3% 10.6% 14.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

3,400
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
3.6%
Some college no degree
6%
Associates degree
1.4%
Bachelors degree
28.6%
Graduate or professional degree
57.2%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
41.7% · 58.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
37.5% · 62.5%
HS graduate
72.1% · 27.9%
Some college no degree
49.8% · 50.2%
Associates degree
23.4% · 76.6%
Bachelors degree
42.8% · 57.2%
Graduate or professional degree
49.1% · 50.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Population (25+) 3,400 237,324 7,008,507
Less than 9th grade 2.5% 1.5% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 0.7% 2.5% 5.4%
High school diploma or GED 3.6% 14.4% 28%
Some college, no degree 6% 16.2% 21.9%
Associate's degree 1.4% 6.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 85.9% 58.7% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 28.6% 27.3% 19.7%
Graduate or professional 57.2% 31.5% 12.7%
High School or higher 96.8% 96% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$99,282
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$50,429
Some college or associates
$44,286
Bachelors degree
$85,946
Graduate or professional degree
$116,442

Poverty Rate

5.1%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
11.2%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
23.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
5.1%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $99,282 $60,100 $50,316
Less than high school graduate $— $28,220 $31,851
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $50,429 $35,213 $37,777
Some college or associate's degree $44,286 $44,557 $44,844
Bachelor's degree $85,946 $64,118 $66,893
Graduate or professional degree $116,442 $90,705 $85,195
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 11.2% 18.8% 27.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 15.6% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 23.2% 10.3% 10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.1% 4.7% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

3,916
residents 16 years and over
Ann Arbor Charter Township 3,916
Washtenaw County 311,059
Michigan 8,197,132

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
54.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Ann Arbor Charter Township 54.6%
Washtenaw County 60.1%
Michigan 57.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

43
years ∙ half are younger than 43, half older
Ann Arbor Charter Township
43
Washtenaw County
35.6
Michigan
39.5
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

51.3% male
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 48.7
Washtenaw County 47.3
Michigan 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Ann Arbor Charter Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total labor force 2,150 196,097 5,024,003
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0.3% 5.2% 4.7%
20 to 24 years 8.4% 14.4% 10.2%
25 to 29 years 7.9% 11.3% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 10.1% 10.6% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 18.6% 19.1% 20.2%
45 to 54 years 25.9% 17.8% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 8.2% 8% 9.5%
60 to 64 years 7.1% 6.9% 7.7%
65 to 74 years 10.6% 5.6% 5.2%
75 years and over 3% 1.1% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 51.3% 52.7% 52.5%
Female 48.7% 47.3% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

54.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Ann Arbor Charter Township
54.9%
Washtenaw County
63%
Michigan
61.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

58%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
52%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 52%
Washtenaw County 59.3%
Michigan 57.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 2.4% 35.3% 44.9%
20 to 24 years 68.3% 63.3% 77%
25 to 29 years 71.9% 80.5% 83.5%
30 to 34 years 99.1% 83.3% 83.1%
35 to 44 years 81.1% 84.2% 82.7%
45 to 54 years 80.7% 85.4% 81.3%
55 to 59 years 77.5% 78.1% 72.2%
60 to 64 years 61.2% 63.9% 54.7%
65 to 74 years 35.8% 31.5% 23.2%
75 years and over 9.8% 8.7% 6.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 58% 66.8% 65.4%
Female 52% 59.3% 57.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 48.6% 62.7% 60.9%
Black or African American 58.2% 62% 59.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 40% 57.1% 57.6%
Asian 66.3% 62% 67%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 78.7% 76.2%
Some Other Race 100% 68.6% 64%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 64.5% 68.6% 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 60.3% 68.1% 69%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Ann Arbor Charter Township
0.5%
Washtenaw County
4.6%
Michigan
5.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0.5%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Ann Arbor Charter Township 0.5%
Washtenaw County 4.6%
Michigan 5.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 14% 14.2%
20 to 24 years 2.8% 6.6% 9.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.6% 6.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 6% 5.6%
35 to 44 years 0.3% 3.3% 4.8%
45 to 54 years 0.5% 2.3% 4.2%
55 to 59 years 0% 3.1% 4.1%
60 to 64 years 0.7% 2.3% 4%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.1% 4.3%
75 years and over 0% 2% 3.7%
By gender
Male 0.5% 4.6% 5.8%
Female 0.4% 4.6% 5.6%
By race, ethnicity
White 0.4% 3.9% 4.6%
Black or African American 0% 8.7% 12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 3.8% 7.3%
Asian 0% 3.8% 3.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 11.3%
Some Other Race 0% 4.9% 6.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.4% 6.1% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6.5% 7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,140
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Ann Arbor Charter Township 2,140
Washtenaw County 186,913
Michigan 4,732,153
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 72%
Washtenaw County 64%
Michigan 68%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 23.8%
Manufacturing 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 15.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 26.3% of 1,097 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 23.8% of 1,043 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total employed population 2,140 186,913 4,732,153
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.3% 0.5% 1%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 1.1% 3.4% 5.9%
Manufacturing 18.7% 12.5% 18.2%
Wholesale trade 3.5% 1.4% 2%
Retail trade 5.1% 7.9% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0.1% 2.5% 4%
Utilities 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 2.4% 1.5% 1.2%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.4% 2.8% 4.4%
Real estate and leasing 2.8% 1.3% 1.4%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 13.5% 10.5% 6.3%
Corporate management 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0.6% 2.9% 3.9%
Education and health services
Educational services 23.8% 21.6% 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 15.5% 15.6% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0.1% 2% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 2.7% 6.7% 6.7%
Other services 4.3% 3.8% 4.5%
Government 2.9% 2.4% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

73.2% Private
Government 16.6%
Private Employment 73.2%
Self Employed 10.2%
Private employment (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 73.2%
Washtenaw County 71.6%
Michigan 79.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 5.7%
Unincorporated business 4.5%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Private wage & salary 73.2% 71.6% 79.7%
For-profit company employees 50.6% 57.1% 69.7%
Not-for-profit employees 22.7% 14.5% 9.9%
Self-employed 10.2% 9.3% 8.8%
Incorporated business 5.7% 3.6% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 4.5% 5.7% 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 16.6% 19.1% 11.6%
Local government 3% 4.9% 6.3%
State government 11.6% 12.6% 3.6%
Federal government 2% 1.6% 1.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

24.4% WFH
Work from home 24.4%
Commute to work 75.6%
Working from home (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 24.4%
Washtenaw County 22.6%
Michigan 13.5%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

21.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Ann Arbor Charter Township 21.3
Washtenaw County 23.5
Michigan 24.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Employed residents 16+.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total employed population 2,140 186,913 4,732,153
Worked from home 24.4% 22.6% 13.5%
Drove Alone 68.7% 59.4% 74.3%
Carpooled 3.6% 6.8% 7.9%
Public transportation 1% 3.7% 0.9%
Walked 1.1% 5.6% 2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 2% 1.4%
Commuting population 1,594 141,402 4,015,497
Mean travel time (minutes) 21.3 23.5 24.2
Less than 5 minutes 1.2% 2.3% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 23.1% 23% 25.7%
15 to 29 minutes 55.1% 45.1% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 14.7% 18.2% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 3.8% 6.4% 6.9%
60 to 89 minutes 0.7% 3.5% 4.1%
90 minutes or more 1.4% 1.5% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$116,144
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Ann Arbor Charter Township $116,144
Washtenaw County $75,046
Michigan $60,916
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

63 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Ann Arbor Charter Township 63¢
Washtenaw County 75¢
Michigan 79¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$159,583
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance $159,583
Professional and technical services $148,229
Educational services $140,833
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Ann Arbor Charter Township the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $141,979 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $116,500, compared to $90,125 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Median Earnings $116,144 $75,046 $60,916
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $37,127 $45,667
Mining and logging $— $— $77,279
Construction $— $64,019 $60,962
Manufacturing $116,204 $102,335 $69,884
Wholesale trade $52,250 $72,028 $66,576
Retail trade $33,304 $43,467 $42,584
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $60,200 $58,107
Utilities $— $146,643 $96,919
Information $33,780 $74,452 $67,392
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $159,583 $80,353 $71,819
Real estate and leasing $101,635 $56,833 $59,925
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $148,229 $111,183 $86,425
Corporate management $— $119,000 $89,837
Administrative and waste services $— $56,601 $48,376
Education and health services
Educational services $140,833 $70,755 $63,401
Health care and social assistance $121,125 $74,465 $56,455
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $56,750 $46,931
Accommodation and food services $56,136 $33,092 $34,535
Other services $— $58,688 $48,144
Government $92,361 $82,540 $72,262
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$246,667
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $246,667
State government $141,806
Federal government $121,875
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying employer-type earnings gender-wise for Ann Arbor Charter Township the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $245,833, compared to $141,979 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $90,125 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $115,847 $75,394 $59,627
Not-for-profit employees $103,125 $77,979 $62,909
Self-employed
Incorporated business $246,667 $94,097 $71,950
Unincorporated business $101,731 $50,741 $46,301
Government
Local government $73,056 $66,933 $63,834
State government $141,806 $74,964 $69,791
Federal government $121,875 $88,778 $74,996
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$240,000
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $240,000
Legal $232,386
Management $165,735
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Ann Arbor Charter Township the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $141,979 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $90,125 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Median earnings(Total) $116,144 $75,046 $60,916
Management and business
Management $165,735 $106,360 $91,295
Business and finance $131,563 $88,491 $79,710
Technology and science
Computer and math $115,673 $109,604 $94,508
Architecture and engineering $115,976 $119,167 $102,752
Sciences $122,054 $68,887 $71,403
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $64,044 $60,163
Legal $232,386 $160,244 $101,816
Education, Training and Library $141,944 $62,006 $61,490
Arts, design and media $90,833 $73,265 $65,416
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $240,000 $111,580 $88,789
Health technicians $— $65,477 $52,396
Healthcare support $— $43,109 $36,717
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $78,393 $56,329
Law enforcement $— $86,795 $77,261
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,986 $31,198
Building and grounds cleaning $— $36,864 $36,377
Personal care and service $— $36,995 $33,716
Sales and office
Sales $113,056 $55,259 $56,778
Office and Administrative Support $44,327 $49,828 $47,605
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $36,506 $40,725
Construction and extraction $— $62,064 $58,358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $64,222 $60,730
Production and transportation
Production $36,900 $46,465 $49,120
Transportation $— $49,955 $54,230
Material moving $— $36,098 $39,139
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$164,875
Median household income in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median household income (USD)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
$164,875
Washtenaw County
$89,180
Michigan
$72,875
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Ann Arbor Charter Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$93,508
Per capita income in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Per capita income (USD)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
$93,508
Washtenaw County
$52,714
Michigan
$40,735
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Ann Arbor Charter Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$224,720
Average household income in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Avg household income (USD)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
$224,720
Washtenaw County
$124,712
Michigan
$98,700
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Ann Arbor Charter Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$224,720
Mean household income
$164,875
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Ann Arbor Charter Township $59,845
Washtenaw County $35,532
Michigan $25,825
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Ann Arbor Charter Township and peer geographies.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total households 1,913 150,550 4,076,369
Median household income $164,875 $89,180 $72,875
Mean household income $224,720 $124,712 $98,700
Mean-median gap $59,845 $35,532 $25,825
Family households 1,211 84,267 2,545,621
Median family income $219,688 $126,625 $93,357
Mean family income $288,937 $164,196 $119,824
Mean-median gap $69,249 $37,571 $26,467
Non-family households 702 66,283 1,530,748
Median non-family income $68,750 $52,056 $43,188
Mean non-family income $113,942 $71,797 $59,549
Mean-median gap $45,192 $19,741 $16,361
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $93,508 $52,714 $40,735
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

78%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Ann Arbor Charter Township
78%
Washtenaw County
80.7%
Michigan
74%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
33.7% of households (644) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $39,038
SSI (disability)
2.3% of households (44) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $20,307
Cash Assistance
0.3% of households (6) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $20,307
SNAP / Food Stamps
1.8% of households (35) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total households 1,913 150,550 4,076,369
Wage-based income
With earnings 78% 81% 74%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 34% 27% 35%
Average social security income $39,038 $28,597 $25,306
Retirement income 33% 25% 28%
Average retirement income $62,774 $37,331 $28,787
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 3% 6%
Average SSI income $20,307 $11,739 $11,875
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 2% 9% 14%
Cash assistance 0% 3% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$219,688
Family households earn $219,688, compared to $68,750 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$164,875
Family households
$219,688
Nonfamily households
$68,750
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$245,648
Married-couple families earn $245,648, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$219,688
Married-couple families
$245,648
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median household and family income by household size in Ann Arbor Charter Township, compared with peer geographies.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Total households 1,913 150,550 4,076,369
Household income by size
1-person $52,458 $46,231 $38,062
2-person $150,625 $101,272 $82,268
3-person $221,250 $128,079 $100,664
4-person $250,001 $145,619 $117,396
5-person $250,001 $149,375 $114,011
6-person $— $91,598 $102,498
7-person or more $— $129,857 $100,623
Total families 1,211 84,267 2,545,621
Family income by size
2-person $188,431 $108,627 $80,783
3-person $221,250 $135,276 $100,388
4-person $250,001 $154,100 $119,786
5-person $250,001 $164,325 $115,892
6-person $— $123,491 $101,267
7-person or more $— $129,286 $97,760
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

53.62%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
1.91%
of all household income
Top 20%
53.62%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 1.91% — meaning the top 20% hold 28 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$1,054,592
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
9.22%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
23.46%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $1,054,592 and hold 23.46% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 9.22%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
19.3%
$50K - $100K
19.5%
$100K - $150K
9.4%
$150K - $200K
10.5%
Over $200K
41.3%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

61.2%
of all households, 1,170 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Ann Arbor Charter Township 61.2%
Washtenaw County 44.8%
Michigan 35.4%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Ann Arbor Charter Township, compared with peer geographies.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Median household income $164,875 $89,180 $72,875
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 6.1% 6.1% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 2.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.4% 5.1% 6.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.3% 5.5% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.3% 9.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 6.3% 14.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 11.9% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.4% 17.2% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.5% 10.4% 8.6%
$200,000 or more 41.3% 17.2% 9.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 16% 19.6% 23.1%
Share below $75,000 25.6% 43.3% 51.3%
Share above $100,000 61.2% 44.8% 35.4%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.51
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Ann Arbor Charter Township 0.51
Washtenaw County 0.49
Michigan 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$602,510
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
$602,510
Washtenaw County
$322,964
Michigan
$246,499
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $51,133 $35,563 $30,838
Lower 20% $101,734 $69,007 $57,668
Middle 20% $204,694 $111,070 $90,609
Upper 20% $250,001 $182,910 $142,884
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $21,449 $17,132 $15,975
Lower 20% $82,179 $51,487 $44,010
Middle 20% $158,648 $89,149 $73,247
Upper 20% $258,813 $142,827 $113,771
Top 20% $602,510 $322,964 $246,499
Top 5% $1,054,592 $562,977 $431,408
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 1.91% 2.75% 3.24%
Lower 20% 7.31% 8.26% 8.92%
Middle 20% 14.12% 14.3% 14.84%
Upper 20% 23.03% 22.9% 23.05%
Top 20% 53.62% 51.79% 49.95%
Top 5% 23.46% 22.57% 21.85%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 1,300 White households (68% of all households), the median household income is $131,667.
Black
Among the 79 Black or African American households (4.1% of all households), the median household income is $187,964.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Washtenaw County and Michigan.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
All Residents $164,875 $89,180 $72,875
White $131,667 $96,203 $77,815
Black or African American $187,964 $54,590 $45,398
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $91,250 $57,731
Asian $226,172 $95,969 $108,469
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $73,438 $86,250
Some Other Race $— $74,608 $63,556
Two or more races (Multiracial) $176,738 $79,719 $69,346
Hispanic or Latino $175,793 $78,616 $67,116
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

7.2%
7.2% of residents, or 324 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Ann Arbor Charter Township
7.2%
Washtenaw County
14.2%
Michigan
13.2%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.8%
0.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 13 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Ann Arbor Charter Township
0.8%
Washtenaw County
2.1%
Michigan
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0.8%
0.8% of children under 18, or 7 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
0.8%
Washtenaw County
12.3%
Michigan
17.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

4.4%
4.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 52 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Ann Arbor Charter Township
4.4%
Washtenaw County
6.5%
Michigan
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
Overall poverty rate 7.2% 14.2% 13.2%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0.8% 12.3% 17.6%
Under 5 years 0% 13.7% 19.3%
5 to 17 years 1% 11.9% 17.1%
18 to 64 years 10.9% 16.6% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 23.9% 28.6% 15.8%
35 to 64 years 4.7% 6.6% 10.9%
65 years and over 4.4% 6.5% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.8% 13.1% 12%
Female 8.6% 15.2% 14.4%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.8% 2.1% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 9.2% 25.1% 15.5%
Did not work 16.6% 20.6% 21%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

9.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
9.6%
Family
5.1%
Nonfamily
17.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

5.1%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
5.1%
Married-couple
0.8%
Other families
38.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 5.1% 6.8% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 29% 30%
Householder 25 to 44 years 14.7% 11.2% 13.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 1.4% 4.2% 6.6%
Householder 65 years and over 2.2% 3% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.2% 22.4% 20.5%
Householder under 25 years 22.9% 55% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 32.2% 12.8% 14.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 14.3% 24%
Householder 65 years and over 7.2% 12.1% 18.4%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
11.9% of White residents, or 305 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Ann Arbor Charter Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Ann Arbor Charter Township and peer geographies.
Ann Arbor Charter Township Washtenaw County Michigan
All Residents 7.2% 14.2% 13.2%
White 11.9% 12.2% 10.5%
Black or African American 0% 21.9% 26.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 10% 19.7%
Asian 1.7% 18.7% 10.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 18.2% 16.6%
Some Other Race 0% 19.3% 19%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 14% 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 15.2% 18%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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