Ypsilanti, MI Demographics

A map of Ypsilanti's Population by Race

Ypsilanti, Michigan had a population of 20,648 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 23.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ypsilanti, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is the 57th most populous. 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's White Population

12,263 residents of Ypsilanti identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Ypsilanti less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #701 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is less White than neighboring Ann Arbor (65.9% White), Belleville (70.4% White), Barton Hills (88.6% White), Saline (86.3% White), and Milan (85.9% White).

Ypsilanti's Black Population

4,856 residents of Ypsilanti identify as Black, or 23.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ypsilanti slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is more Black than neighboring Ann Arbor (6.6% Black), Belleville (18.4% Black), Barton Hills (0.6% Black), Saline (1.8% Black), and Milan (2.5% Black).

Ypsilanti's Asian Population

652 residents of Ypsilanti identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ypsilanti roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is more Asian than neighboring Belleville (0.9% Asian), and Milan (0.7% Asian). Ypsilanti is less Asian than neighboring Ann Arbor (15.6% Asian), and Barton Hills (6.3% Asian).

Ypsilanti's Hispanic Population

1,316 residents of Ypsilanti identify as Hispanic, or 6.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ypsilanti roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is more Hispanic than neighboring Ann Arbor (5.5% Hispanic), Belleville (4.1% Hispanic), Barton Hills (1.9% Hispanic), Saline (3.5% Hispanic), and Milan (4.6% Hispanic).

Ypsilanti's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Ypsilanti identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ypsilanti roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #149 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ann Arbor (0.8% Native American/Other), Belleville (0.4% Native American/Other), Barton Hills (0% Native American/Other), Saline (0.5% Native American/Other), and Milan (0.8% Native American/Other).

Ypsilanti's Multiracial Population

1,292 residents of Ypsilanti identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ypsilanti roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Ypsilanti is ranked #86 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ypsilanti is more Multiracial than neighboring Ann Arbor (5.6% Multiracial), Belleville (5.8% Multiracial), Barton Hills (2.5% Multiracial), Saline (4.7% Multiracial), and Milan (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.