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Genesee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Genesee County, Michigan has a population of 404,087, the 5th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $60,673 and the median home value is $172,900. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Genesee County Quick Facts

Population 404,087
Median Household Income $60,673
Median Home Value $172,900
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Unemployment Rate 8.3%
Median Age 40.6 years
Homeownership Rate 70.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%
High School Graduation 90.9%
Cities/Places 10
Population 404,087 5th of 83
Median Income $60,673 15% lower state
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Unemployment 8.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%
58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

46out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Genesee County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Flint city80,835$36,19434.4%$47,600
Burton city29,529$57,76717.1%$131,200
Flushing city8,323$77,3726.9%$189,500
Grand Blanc city7,995$67,2847.0%$228,000
Swartz Creek city5,856$73,8628.6%$168,900
Davison city5,082$50,45016.2%$166,100
Linden city4,150$77,4345.5%$232,300
Mount Morris city3,130$42,88628.2%$79,500
Clio city2,165$50,67816.9%$119,100
Montrose city2,057$44,62525.8%$109,700

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Population Overview

Genesee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 404,087. It is the 5th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genesee County is 40.6 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Genesee County is $60,673. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $172,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Genesee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Genesee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Genesee County, Michigan?

Genesee County has a population of 404,087, making it the 5th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Genesee County?

The median household income in Genesee County is $60,673 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in Genesee County, Michigan?

Genesee County contains 10 Census-designated places.