City · Michigan
Flint, Michigan
Flint, city, in Genesee County, Michigan. Flint had 79,306 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 81,252 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 80,175 (±61). GEOID 2629000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
79,306
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 81,252 · ACS 2020-2024: 80,175 ±61
Median household income
$37,646
±$1,900 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$53,500
±$3,158 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$915
±$27 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Flint and what county is it in?
Flint is a city in Genesee County, Michigan. It covers 33.4 square miles of land, 2,430 residents per square mile in 2020.
Flint is in the Flint, MI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Flint, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 79,306 people lived in Flint on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 81,252 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 80,175 (±61).
| Measure | Flint | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 80,175 ±61 | 403,305 | −16,384 |
| Households | 34,572 ±820 | 167,334 | −5,790 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.05 | 2.38 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 43,028 ±761 | 183,903 | −11,016 |
Flint's population since 2000
From 124,943 in 2000 to 79,306 in 2025: down 36.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Flint as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Flint?
The median resident of Flint is 36.9 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 55.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.4%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Flint | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±0.9 | 40.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±1.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1% ±0.9 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±1.0 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.4% ±1.6 pts | 70.0% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 55.3% ±1.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±0.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9% ±1.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.5% ±1.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.2% ±1.4 pts | 23.3% | +2.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±0.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Flint earn?
Half of Flint's 34,572 households earn less than $37,646 a year (±$1,900), against $62,281 in Genesee County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $35,486 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Flint | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,646 ±$1,900 | $62,281 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,592 ±$1,875 | $84,062 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,720 ±$863 | $35,334 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.1% ±2.1 pts | 16.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.3% ±4.5 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.7% ±2.3 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±1.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1% ±1.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Flint?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Flint's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $53,500 by its owner (±$3,158). The median renter pays $915 a month including utilities, and 48.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Flint | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $53,500 ±$3,158 | $182,400 | +$17,195 |
| Median gross rent | $915 ±$27 | $989 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.5% ±3.4 pts | 44.3% | −7.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,102 ±$48 | $1,455 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±1.9 pts | 70.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±1.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 43,028 ±761 | 183,903 | −11,016 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6% ±1.3 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.5% ±1.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.4% ±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Flint building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Flint in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Flint work and get to work?
71.7% of Flint's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.8%.
| Measure | Flint | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5% ±1.8 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.8% ±1.7 pts | 8.1% | −4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±1.9 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.8% ±1.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±1.5 pts | 9.9% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min ±1.4 | 26.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Flint?
41 census tracts lie mostly in Flint, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $11,090 (Tract 34) to $71,399 (Tract 33).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 36Genesee County | 4,700 | $51,271 |
| Tract 16Genesee County | 4,525 | $52,286 |
| Tract 135Genesee County | 4,327 | $43,137 |
| Tract 30Genesee County | 3,606 | $69,750 |
| Tract 27Genesee County | 2,951 | $37,835 |
| Tract 35Genesee County | 2,830 | $40,679 |
| Tract 13Genesee County | 2,722 | $33,301 |
| Tract 28Genesee County | 2,568 | $37,895 |
| Tract 40Genesee County | 2,491 | $38,767 |
| Tract 12Genesee County | 2,470 | $38,801 |
| Tract 24Genesee County | 2,451 | $31,898 |
| Tract 3Genesee County | 2,434 | $37,785 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Flint) · Census block assignment files
How does Flint compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Flint is the 469th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Flint ranks 1,340th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,178th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,340th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,329th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,353rd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 715th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,115th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,141st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,306th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 717th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 899th | 1,356 |
Flint's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Flint with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Flint?
3 of the 57 figures for Flint on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Flint are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Flint.