Genesee County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Genesee County, Michigan has a population of 403,305, the 5th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $62,281 and the median home value is $182,400. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Genesee County Quick Facts

Population 403,305

Median Household Income $62,28190% MOE ±$1,425

Median Home Value $182,40090% MOE ±$3,111

Poverty Rate 16.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.1%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 40.6 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.7%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.6%

Cities/Places 18

Population 403,305 5th of 83

Median Income $62,281 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 8.1%

How Genesee County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	407,875	403,305	-1.1%
Median household income	$59,798	$62,281	+4.2%
Median home value¹	$136,732	$182,400	+33.4%
Median gross rent	$944	$989	+4.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Genesee

$62,281

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Genesee

$182,400

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

4.6%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

8.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.7%

Renter 29.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $989/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

25.1%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Genesee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Flint	80,175	$37,646	34.1%	$53,500
Burton	29,500	$60,052	16.1%	$141,600
Beecher	8,412	$37,515	31.3%	$51,500
Flushing	8,284	$80,025	7.0%	$204,500
Grand Blanc	7,987	$68,052	9.0%	$235,500
Lake Fenton	6,417	$116,352	7.2%	$396,800
Swartz Creek	5,853	$71,571	10.9%	$174,200
Davison	5,076	$48,814	16.1%	$181,200
Linden	4,160	$79,464	4.4%	$239,700
Mount Morris	3,117	$48,794	22.7%	$86,600
Argentine	2,190	$125,313	4.9%	$328,700
Clio	2,185	$52,500	20.1%	$138,200
Montrose	2,027	$44,151	28.9%	$113,300
Goodrich	2,022	$110,329	7.0%	$246,400
Otisville	988	$57,500	14.5%	$112,000
Gaines	552	$62,083	7.1%	$134,800
Lennon	465	$66,111	17.4%	$167,600
Otter Lake	379	$42,969	14.8%	$101,400

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Population Overview

Genesee County is located in Michigan with a total population of 403,305. It is the 5th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genesee County is 40.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Genesee County is $62,281. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $182,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Genesee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Genesee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.1%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.4%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Genesee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Genesee County, Michigan?

Genesee County has a population of 403,305, 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 $62,281 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Genesee County, Michigan?

Genesee County contains 18 Census-designated places.