Genesee County, MI

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2024 Population

403,305

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

16.4%

2.91% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,281

2.65% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$182,400

5.49% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

174,311

0.604% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Genesee County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Genesee County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI are University of Michigan-Flint (1,546 degrees awarded in 2023), Mott Community College (1,326 degrees), and Kettering University (525 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Genesee County, MI was $182,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Genesee County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Genesee County, MI borders Lapeer County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Oakland County, MI, Saginaw County, MI, Shiawassee County, MI, and Tuscola County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Genesee County, MI is home to a population of 403k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.84% of Genesee County, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2024, there were 3.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (282k people) in Genesee County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of Genesee County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee County, MI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Genesee County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Genesee County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
282k ± 1.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
77.1k ± 1.22k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 1.27k

4.26%

Hispanic Population

17.2k people

4.26% of the people in Genesee County, MI are hispanic (17.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Genesee County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
80,580 ± 6,941 people
India
77,204 ± 6,795 people
Iraq
54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

Foreign-Born Population

2.84%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

2.72%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11k people

As of 2024, 2.84% of Genesee County, MI residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Genesee County, MI was 2.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Genesee County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,606 ± 625
Gulf War (2001-)
3,391 ± 500
Gulf War (1990s)
2,725 ± 403

Genesee County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Genesee County, MI.

Economy

The economy of Genesee County, MI employs 174k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Genesee County, MI were Manufacturing (29,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,190 people), and Retail Trade (22,811 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,243), Wholesale Trade ($64,777), and Public Administration ($63,566).

Employment

Occupations

174k

2024 Value

± 3,341

0.604%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Genesee County, MI grew at a rate of 0.604%, from 173k employees to 174k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,330 people), Management Occupations (16,896 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,074 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

174k

2024 Value

± 3,341

0.604%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Genesee County, MI grew at a rate of 0.604%, from 173k employees to 174k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee County, MI, are Manufacturing (29,624 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,190 people), and Retail Trade (22,811 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Genesee County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Genesee County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,086

Median earning men ± $1,127

$35,251

Median earning women ± $837

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,125), Wholesale Trade ($69,122), and Information ($66,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,480), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,128), and Wholesale Trade ($49,766).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

553
Retail Trade
540
Health Care and Social Assistance
492
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.37M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$904k
Manufacturing
$659k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Genesee County, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Genesee County, MI awarded 3,547 degrees. The student population of Genesee County, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,869 male students and 8,548 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee County, MI are White (2,359 and 68.3%), Black or African American (354 and 10.3%), Unknown (257 and 7.44%), and Hispanic or Latino (242 and 7.01%).

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Flint (1,546 and 43.6%), Mott Community College (1,326 and 37.4%), and Kettering University (525 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in Genesee County, MI are Registered Nursing (465 and 13.1%), General Studies (433 and 12.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (217 and 6.12%).

The median tuition costs in Genesee County, MI are $45,380 for private four year colleges, and $12,942 and $25,854 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Genesee County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.95%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,417 (40.7% men and 59.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,417 students enrolled in Genesee County, MI, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,941 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
90 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
277 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
195 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Genesee County, MI was General Psychology with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Genesee County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Michigan-Flint
1,546 degrees awarded
Mott Community College
1,326 degrees awarded
Kettering University
525 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Flint with 1,546 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,374 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee County, MI, which is 0.632 times less than the 2,173 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,359 degrees mean that there were 6.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 354 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($789) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Genesee County, MI was $182,400 in 2024, which is 0.548 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $182,400, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee County, MI is 70.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Genesee County, MI have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Genesee County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.99%.

Housing

Property

$182,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,111

$118,363

Median Property Taxes

±$2,379

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Genesee County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Genesee County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2024

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.7% of the housing units in Genesee County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Genesee County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,281

Median Household Income

± $1,425

167k

Number of Households

± 3,363

In 2024, the median household income of the 167k households in Genesee County, MI grew to $62,281 from the previous year's value of $60,673.

The following chart displays the households in Genesee County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Genesee County, MI is from Michigan.

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (9.88%)
Carpooled (9.07%)

In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.88%) and those who carpooled to work (9.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee County, MI have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.85% of the workforce in Genesee County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Genesee County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Genesee County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Genesee County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.99%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee County, MI (65.4k out of 399k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Genesee County, MI is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 24.8% of the children was living in poverty in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 653 in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 155 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

95.2% of the population of Genesee County, MI has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.991% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1301 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,207 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Genesee County, MI

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Genesee County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

27.5%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.991%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee County, MI grew by 1.69% from 4.76% to 4.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Genesee County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 71.1 in Genesee County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Genesee County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Genesee County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Genesee County, MI.