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Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County, Michigan. Genesee County had 401,093 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. It holds 36 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 134 census tracts. GEOID 26049.
Genesee County is the county of the Flint, MI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
401,093
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 406,211 · ACS 2020-2024: 403,305
Median household income
$62,281
±$1,425 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$182,400
±$3,111 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$989
±$19 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
How many people live in Genesee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 406,211 residents in Genesee County. The Census Bureau estimates 401,093 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 403,305 over 637 square miles of land.
| Measure | Genesee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 403,305 | 10,077,761 | −4,570 |
| Households | 167,334±940 | 4,076,369 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.02 |
| Housing units | 183,903±89 | 4,622,236 | −8,387 |
Genesee County's population since 2000
From 436,141 in 2000 to 401,093 in 2025: down 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Genesee County?
Genesee County holds 36 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Flint with 79,306 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Flint | 81,252 | $37,646 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Charter Township | 39,846 | $84,520 |
| Flint Charter Township | 31,447 | $61,563 |
| Burton | 29,715 | $60,052 |
| Genesee Charter Township | 20,581 | $57,406 |
| Davison Township | 20,434 | $65,116 |
| Mount Morris Township | 20,024 | $46,535 |
| Fenton Charter Township | 16,843 | $111,548 |
| Mundy Township | 15,281 | $79,021 |
| Vienna Charter Township | 13,301 | $70,219 |
| Fenton | 12,050 | $80,000 |
| Flushing Charter Township | 10,701 | $85,292 |
| Richfield Township, Genesee County | 8,991 | $82,676 |
| Beecher | 8,840 | $37,515 |
| Flushing | 8,411 | $80,025 |
| Atlas Township | 8,352 | $107,008 |
| Grand Blanc | 8,091 | $68,052 |
| Clayton Charter Township | 7,460 | $77,554 |
| Argentine Township | 7,091 | $98,508 |
| Gaines Township | 6,664 | $84,363 |
| Thetford Township | 6,640 | $73,984 |
| Montrose Charter Township | 6,005 | $76,338 |
| Lake Fenton | 5,905 | $116,352 |
| Swartz Creek | 5,897 | $71,571 |
| Davison | 5,143 | $48,814 |
| Forest Township, Genesee County | 4,447 | $71,250 |
| Linden | 4,142 | $79,464 |
| Mount Morris | 3,170 | $48,794 |
| Argentine | 2,685 | $125,313 |
| Clio | 2,525 | $52,500 |
| Goodrich | 2,022 | $110,329 |
| Montrose | 1,743 | $44,151 |
| Otisville | 819 | $57,500 |
| Gaines | 377 | $62,083 |
| Lennon | 509 | $66,111 |
| Otter LakeGEOID 2661760 | 426 | $42,969 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Genesee County?
The median resident of Genesee County is 40.6 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.1%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Genesee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.3 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±0.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 5.9% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.0%±0.3 pts | 72.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.1%±0.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 7.2% | +0.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±0.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.3 pts | 4.9% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±0.4 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±0.7 pts | 32.4% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±0.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Genesee County's 167,334 households earn less than $62,281 a year (±$1,425), against $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,797 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,484 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Genesee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,281±$1,425 | $72,875 | +$2,484 |
| Mean household income | $84,062±$2,022 | $98,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,334±$799 | $40,735 | +$1,742 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±0.8 pts | 13.2% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.6%±1.9 pts | 17.6% | −5.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±0.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Genesee County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,400 by its owner (±$3,111). The median renter pays $989 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Genesee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,400±$3,111 | $231,600 | +$45,670 |
| Median gross rent | $989±$19 | $1,129 | +$45 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3%±2.4 pts | 41.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,455±$21 | $1,569 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±0.7 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 183,903±89 | 4,622,236 | −8,387 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.0%±0.7 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6%±0.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 444 new housing units across Genesee County in 2025 (366 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Genesee County get to work?
78.5% of Genesee County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Genesee County | Michigan | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±0.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 5.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±0.8 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±0.5 | 24.2 min | +0.7 min |
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 are Genesee County's census tracts?
Genesee County is divided into 134 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $11,090 (Tract 34) to $133,125 (Tract 116.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Genesee County compare with Michigan's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 5th of 83 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 72nd of 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 83 |
| Median household income | 49th of 83 |
| Median home value | 38th of 83 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 83 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 83 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th of 83 |
| Median age | 66th of 83 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Genesee County 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' school search.