Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County: County in Michigan, United States
About
Ingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 280,895 and a population density of 193 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 290,609 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mason. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Ingham County
| Population : | 290,609 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| Area : | 1453 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | Samuel D. Ingham |
| Altitude : | 938 feet / 286 meters |
| Capital : | Mason |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 04:02:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 200 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ingham County is located at 42°35'50"N 84°22'25"W (42.5971000, -84.3735400). It has 2 neighbors: Jackson County and Shiawassee County.
Ingham County map
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The largest city of Ingham County is Lansing with a population of 112,640. Other cities include, East Lansing population 45,676, Holt population 23,973, Haslett population 19,220 and Mason population 8,389. See all Ingham County cities & populated places.
Ingham County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ingham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 112,640 | The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County. |
| East Lansing | 45,676 | The capital of Michigan. |
| Holt | 23,973 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Okemos | 21,369 | Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Haslett | 19,220 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Mason | 8,389 | City in Michigan |
| Aurelius | 4,341 | Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States |
| Williamston | 3,928 | Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Onondaga | 3,247 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Leslie | 2,415 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Edgemont Park | 2,358 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Bunker Hill | 2,155 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Webberville | 1,300 | City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Stockbridge | 1,240 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| White Oak | 1,189 | Township in Ingham County, Michigan |
| Eden | 597 | Township in Mason County, Michigan |
- Official Website
Official website of Ingham County
Ingham County has 2 neighbours.
- Jackson County county in Michigan, United States
- Shiawassee County county in Michigan, United States
- Mason
Demographics
The population of Ingham County increased by 3.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 280,895 | - | census |
| 2011 | 282,787 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 283,514 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 284,113 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 285,627 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 287,096 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 289,804 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 292,018 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 291,612 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 292,406 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 290,609 | -0.62% | estimation process |
People born in Ingham County (1)
American author and pastor Rob Bell was born in Ingham County
Michigan Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1,740,623 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Oakland County | 1,253,459 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Macomb County | 870,791 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Kent County | 658,708 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Genesee County | 404,794 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Washtenaw County | 366,473 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Ottawa County | 294,635 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Kalamazoo County | 265,988 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Livingston County | 192,335 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saginaw County | 189,868 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Muskegon County | 173,883 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 159,293 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Jackson County | 156,920 | County in Michigan, United States |
| Berrien County | 153,025 | County in Michigan, United States |
