Ann Arbor is a city in the state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934.
Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. The university significantly shapes Ann Arbor’s economy as it employs about 30,000 workers, including about 12,000 in the medical center. The city’s economy is also centered on high tech, with several companies drawn to the area by the university’s research and development infrastructure.
Ann Arbor was founded in 1824. The University of Michigan moved from Detroit to Ann Arbor in 1837, and the city grew at a rapid rate in the early to mid-20th century. During the 1960s and 1970s, the city gained a reputation as a center for left-wing politics.