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Ypsilanti Community Guide

Mayor Paul Schreiber likes to say that Ypsilanti is a city in transition from its past as a blue-collar town to its future as a cultural alternative to Ann Arbor. Across Depot Town, through the Michigan Avenue downtown corridor and in the charming neighborhoods surrounding the entertainment districts, change is evident in the new businesses breathing fresh life into the city and a rapidly developing pride. read more...

Twp. Community Guide

Ypsilanti Township, with a celebrated past linked to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, has worked hard in recent years to diversity its economy and ensure a bright future. read more...

Latest Ypsilanti News

Man arrested for failing to stop after bicyclist is hit in Ypsilanti

Posted: Fri May 25 2:49 p.m.

A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a vehicle at East Michigan Avenue and Grove Street in Ypsilanti at 11:55 a.m. Thursday.

Overnight fire damages auto repair business

Posted: Fri May 25 11 a.m.

A fire caused about $100,000 in damage to an automotive repair facility Thursday night in Ypsilanti Township.

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Latest Ypsilanti Sports

Provided by Eastern Michigan University

Rawls Earns Championship Bid in 400-Meter Hurdles

Posted: Sat May 26 6:06 a.m.



The Eastern Michigan University women's track and field team had three members competing in the 2012 NCAA East Preliminary Round Friday, May 25, at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. One of EMU's three competitors was able to advance to the next round in their respective events.

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Scott Advances to NCAA Outdoor Championships in the Triple Jump

Posted: Sat May 26 5:56 a.m.



Eastern Michigan University field athlete Donald Scott qualified for the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Championships Friday afternoon by taking sixth in the NCAA East Preliminary Round.

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Community Data

Ypsilanti Demographics

Population
Households8,172
Median age26.8 years
Female50.0%
Male50.0%
Race
White64.8%
African-American29.2%
American Indian0.2%
Asian2.4%
Hispanic/Latino2.1%
Other1.6%
Income and education
Median household income $35,733
Education: high school or higher87.8%
Education: bachelor's degree or higher42.0%
Employment 61.6%
Poverty 24.4%

Ypsilanti Twp. Demographics

Population
Households 19,977
Median age 33.8 years
Female 50.3%
Male 49.7%
Race
White 61.7
African-American 30%
American Indian 0.5%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Other 2.3%
Income and education
Median household income $49,019
Education: high school or higher 86.6%
Education: bachelor's degree or higher 30.5%
Employment 61%
Poverty 16.4%

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