Regional Data

Ann Arbor USA is so much more than a pivotal place of business. It is a nucleus of scientific discovery, a hub of emerging technologies, a nexus of new thought and an incubator of entrepreneurial spirit. It is a place of unimaginable opportunity.

Located at the crossroads of the nation, anchored by the University of Michigan and home to one of the world’s most highly educated workforces, the Ann Arbor region is equipped and ready for business. Whether you represent a new business, a small, but growing company or a multinational corporation in need of expansion opportunities, we invite you to explore the many advantages that await you here. 

The Ann Arbor region is home to a capable, skilled and ever-expanding workforce. Nearly 50% of Ann Arbor region residents have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. With a current county population of 350,000; an additional four million people reside within a 45-mile radius of the city of Ann Arbor.

Every year, an average of nearly 18,000 bright young minds graduate from colleges and universities in the Ann Arbor region. With degrees in science, engineering, business, information technology and other high-demand fields, these graduates present area businesses with an eager, willing and promising labor pool.

A history of vigorous population growth and a lower than average median age means that Ann Arbor USA will continue to offer a ready supply of talented workers for many years to come. Aggressive state programs and grants aimed at job retraining are designed to expand the available pool of workers in key fields.