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Description of Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is located in southeast Michigan, covering an area of 720 square miles. The largest cities in Washtenaw County are Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The county also contains several smaller cities/villages, such as Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Milan, Saline, and Whitmore Lake. Outside of these city areas much of the county is rural. Washtenaw County is home to two large universities – the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti
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Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value; higher than the comparison value; not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; significant change over time; no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period; lower than the previous measurement period; no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Washtenaw
Population
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Total Population
County: Washtenaw Total Population
365,536
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(366,504)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Age and Sex
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Population Under Age 5
County: Washtenaw Population Under Age 5
4.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(5.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(4.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Under Age 18
County: Washtenaw Population Under Age 18
18.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(21.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(18.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Over Age 65
County: Washtenaw Population Over Age 65
16.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(19.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(15.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Female Population
County: Washtenaw Female Population
50.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(50.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Male Population
County: Washtenaw Male Population
49.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(49.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(49.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(49.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Race and Hispanic Origin
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Population White
County: Washtenaw Population White
73.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(78.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(75.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(74.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Black or African American
County: Washtenaw Population Black or African American
12.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population American Indian and Alaska Native
County: Washtenaw Population American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(0.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Asian
County: Washtenaw Population Asian
9.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(3.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(6.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(9.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
County: Washtenaw Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(0.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Two or More Races
County: Washtenaw Population Two or More Races
3.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(3.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(3.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Hispanic or Latino
County: Washtenaw Population Hispanic or Latino
5.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(6.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(19.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(5.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
County: Washtenaw Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
68.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
MI Value
(73.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(58.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(69.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Population Characteristics
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Veteran Population
County: Washtenaw Veteran Population
4.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Foreign Born Persons
County: Washtenaw Foreign Born Persons
12.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(6.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Housing
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Housing Units
County: Washtenaw Housing Units
160,147
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(159,312)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Homeownership
County: Washtenaw Homeownership
58.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(63.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Median Housing Unit Value
County: Washtenaw Median Housing Unit Value
$336,300
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
MI Value
($201,100)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
County: Washtenaw Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs
$2,015
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
MI Value
($1,472)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
County: Washtenaw Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage
$832
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
MI Value
($565)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Median Household Gross Rent
County: Washtenaw Median Household Gross Rent
$1,335
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
MI Value
($1,037)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Family & Living Arrangements
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Households
County: Washtenaw Households
148,704
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Average Household Size
County: Washtenaw Average Household Size
2.40
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(2.50)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
County: Washtenaw Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home
15.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(9.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Education
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
County: Washtenaw People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(91.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
County: Washtenaw People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(31.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Health
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Persons with a Disability
County: Washtenaw Persons with a Disability
10.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Value
(14.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Persons with Health Insurance
County: Washtenaw Persons with Health Insurance
95.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(94.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
Prior Value
(94.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
<div>AHS-01: Increase the proportion of people with health insurance <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>
County: Washtenaw
Economy
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County: Washtenaw Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
60.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(57.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
County: Washtenaw Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force
60.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(57.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Total Employment
County: Washtenaw Total Employment
151,846
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(145,041)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Total Employment Change
County: Washtenaw Total Employment Change
4.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(4.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(-7.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Transportation
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Mean Travel Time to Work
County: Washtenaw Mean Travel Time to Work
23.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(24.5)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw
Income & Poverty
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Median Household Income
County: Washtenaw Median Household Income
$84,245
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
($68,505)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw Per Capita Income
County: Washtenaw Per Capita Income
$49,568
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
($37,929)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Washtenaw People Living Below Poverty Level
County: Washtenaw People Living Below Poverty Level
13.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
MI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 83 Michigan counties.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
MI Value
(13.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Michigan State value.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
County: Washtenaw
Businesses
Value
Compared to:
County: Washtenaw Employer Establishments
County: Washtenaw Employer Establishments
8,209
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8,150)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.