Ypsilanti, MI Demographics

A map of Ypsilanti's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,892	12,263	54.9%	59.4%
Black	4,749	4,856	23.9%	23.5%
Hispanic	1,784	1,316	9.0%	6.4%
Multiracial	1,221	1,292	6.1%	6.3%
Asian	1,009	652	5.1%	3.2%
Native American/Other	202	269	1.0%	1.3%

Ypsilanti, Michigan has an estimated population of 19,857, a decrease from the 20,648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 23.9% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ypsilanti, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ypsilanti has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ypsilanti, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ypsilanti is ranked the 60th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ypsilanti was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ypsilanti's White Population

10,892 residents of Ypsilanti, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ypsilanti is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Ypsilanti ranks 701st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has decreased from 59.4% to 54.9%.

Ypsilanti is less White than neighboring Ann Arbor (66.5% White), Belleville (69.9% White), Barton Hills (74.7% White), Saline (90% White), and Milan (86.1% White).

Ypsilanti's Black Population

4,749 residents of Ypsilanti, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ypsilanti is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Ypsilanti ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 23.9%.

Ypsilanti is more Black than neighboring Ann Arbor (6.4% Black), Belleville (15.3% Black), Barton Hills (4.2% Black), Saline (0.9% Black), and Milan (1.8% Black).

Ypsilanti's Asian Population

1,009 residents of Ypsilanti, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ypsilanti is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Ypsilanti ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's Asian population has grown by an estimated 54.8%. Asian residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.1%.

Ypsilanti is more Asian than neighboring Belleville (0.6% Asian), Saline (0.8% Asian), and Milan (0.2% Asian). Ypsilanti is less Asian than neighboring Ann Arbor (15.6% Asian), and Barton Hills (5.3% Asian).

Ypsilanti's Hispanic Population

1,784 residents of Ypsilanti, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ypsilanti is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ypsilanti ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.0%.

Ypsilanti is more Hispanic than neighboring Ann Arbor (5.5% Hispanic), Belleville (6% Hispanic), Barton Hills (0.5% Hispanic), Saline (4.6% Hispanic), and Milan (5.5% Hispanic).

Ypsilanti's Native American/Other Population

202 residents of Ypsilanti, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ypsilanti is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ypsilanti ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Ypsilanti is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ann Arbor (0.7% Native American/Other), Belleville (0.1% Native American/Other), Barton Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), Saline (0.5% Native American/Other), and Milan (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ypsilanti's Multiracial Population

1,221 residents of Ypsilanti, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ypsilanti is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ypsilanti ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ypsilanti's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ypsilanti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Ypsilanti is more Multiracial than neighboring Ann Arbor (5.4% Multiracial), and Saline (3.3% Multiracial). Ypsilanti is less Multiracial than neighboring Belleville (8.1% Multiracial), and Barton Hills (15.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.