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Genesee Charter Township, Michigan
Genesee Charter Township, charter township, in Genesee County, Michigan. Genesee Charter Township had 20,266 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,581 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,381 (±47). GEOID 2604931800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,266
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,581 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,381 ±47
Median household income
$57,406
±$5,094 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$125,400
±$10,191 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$924
±$43 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Genesee Charter Township and what county is it in?
Genesee Charter Township is a charter township in Genesee County, Michigan. It covers 29.1 square miles of land, 708 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Beecher (CDP) also lies in it.
Genesee Charter Township 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 Genesee Charter Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,266 people lived in Genesee Charter Township on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 20,581 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,381 (±47).
| Measure | Genesee Charter Township | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,381±47 | 403,305 | −193 |
| Households | 8,140±324 | 167,334 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.10 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,827±347 | 183,903 | no clear change |
Genesee Charter Township's population since 2000
From 24,125 in 2000 to 20,266 in 2025: down 16.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Genesee Charter Township 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 Genesee Charter Township?
The median resident of Genesee Charter Township is 41.0 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.6%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Genesee Charter Township | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±2.9 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±2.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±2.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 47.8%±1.9 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.0%±2.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5%±1.5 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±2.8 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±2.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4%±2.1 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3%±3.4 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1%±0.1 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 Genesee Charter Township earn?
Half of Genesee Charter Township's 8,140 households earn less than $57,406 a year (±$5,094), against $62,281 in Genesee County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $56,030 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Genesee Charter Township | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,406±$5,094 | $62,281 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,732±$4,668 | $84,062 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,366±$1,880 | $35,334 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±3.4 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±7.7 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7%±2.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2%±1.6 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.9 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 Genesee Charter Township?
Owners occupy 76.2% of Genesee Charter Township's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,400 by its owner (±$10,191). The median renter pays $924 a month including utilities, and 55.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Genesee Charter Township | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,400±$10,191 | $182,400 | +$25,468 |
| Median gross rent | $924±$43 | $989 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.7%±10.1 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227±$66 | $1,455 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2%±3.4 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.8%±3.4 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 8,827±347 | 183,903 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±5.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.7%±2.9 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.5%±2.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1%±2.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±1.6 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 Genesee Charter Township building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Genesee Charter Township in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Genesee Charter Township work and get to work?
80.3% of Genesee Charter Township's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.2%.
| Measure | Genesee Charter Township | Genesee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±3.2 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.2%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±3.4 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0%±3.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 9.9% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±2.7 | 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 Genesee Charter Township?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Genesee Charter Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,679 (Tract 122.01) to $85,515 (Tract 120.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120.03Genesee County | 3,344 | $58,750 |
| Tract 120.08Genesee County | 3,284 | $61,928 |
| Tract 121Genesee County | 2,371 | $50,474 |
| Tract 120.06Genesee County | 2,339 | $70,091 |
| Tract 122.01Genesee County | 2,308 | $37,679 |
| Tract 120.09Genesee County | 2,139 | $85,515 |
| Tract 123.11Genesee County | 1,972 | $44,886 |
| Tract 120.07Genesee County | 1,389 | $62,857 |
| Tract 122.02Genesee County | 1,235 | $39,934 |
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 Genesee Charter Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Genesee Charter Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Genesee Charter Township is the 582nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 47th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Genesee Charter Township ranks 1,086th 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 | 47th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,094th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 425th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,086th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,115th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,215th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 697th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 210th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,207th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 871st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 985th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 944th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 468th | 1,356 |
Genesee Charter Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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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 Genesee Charter Township?
11 of the 57 figures for Genesee Charter Township 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
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