Genesee County, MI

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2019 Population

405,813

0.265% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

40.4

1.22% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

18.9%

4.44% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,389

4.7% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$128,900

8.59% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

173,534

2.63% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Genesee County, MI had a population of 406k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $50,389. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Genesee County, MI declined from 406,892 to 405,813, a −0.265% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,127 to $50,389, a 4.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Genesee County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), White (Hispanic) (2.04%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.966%). 0% of the households in Genesee County, MI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.1% of the residents in Genesee County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI are University of Michigan-Flint (1,621 degrees awarded in 2020), Mott Community College (945 degrees), and Kettering University (651 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Genesee County, MI was $128,900, and the homeownership rate was 70%. Most people in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 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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Diversity

Genesee County, MI is home to a population of 406k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.51% of Genesee County, MI residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2019, there were 3.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (293k people) in Genesee County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Genesee County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
293k ± 593
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
79.4k ± 2.58k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 2.8k

3.57%

Hispanic Population

14.5k people

3.57% of the people in Genesee County, MI are hispanic (14.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Genesee County, MI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

2.58%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2019, 2.51% of Genesee County, MI residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Genesee County, MI was 2.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Genesee County, MI was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in Genesee County, MI are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Genesee County, MI residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
77,972 ± 6,829 people
India
76,976 ± 6,785 people
Iraq
50,893 ± 5,525 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 77,972 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,976 and Iraq with 50,893.

Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

99.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.1% of Genesee County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee County, MI was 99.4%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,156 ± 1,024
Gulf War (1990s)
4,129 ± 834
Gulf War (2001-)
2,987 ± 865

Genesee County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Michigan. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Michigan, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Michigan across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Genesee County, MI is $50,389. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Genesee County, MI was Census Tract 131.11 with a value of $105,625, followed by Census Tract 134.01 and Census Tract 131.12, with respective values of $102,612 and $100,897.

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,395. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Genesee County, MI employs 174k people. The largest industries in Genesee County, MI are Manufacturing (31,349 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,063 people), and Retail Trade (22,644 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,331), Utilities ($60,680), and Public Administration ($55,590).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,389

2019 value

± $1,752

4.7%

1 Year Growth

± 5.24%

Households in Genesee County, MI have a median annual income of $50,389, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,127 in 2018, which represents a 4.7% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Genesee County, MI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$68,074

Average Male Salary in Michigan

± $1,155

$50,395

Average Female Salary in Michigan

± $888

In 2019, full-time male employees in Michigan made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Michigan

Asian
$68,127 ± $4,437
White
$52,301 ± $742
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$40,499 ± $25,643

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Michigan workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Michigan.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Michigan by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.472

2018 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2019, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 131.11
Census Tract 134.01
Census Tract 131.12

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Genesee County, MI was Census Tract 131.11 with a value of $105,625, followed by Census Tract 134.01 and Census Tract 131.12, with respective values of $102,612 and $100,897.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Genesee County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee County, MI (76.3k out of 403k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
42,133 ± 1,419
Black
28,471 ± 1,164
Two Or More
4,423 ± 530

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

174k

2019 Value

± 6,883

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Genesee County, MI declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 178k employees to 174k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee County, MI, are Production Occupations (17,842 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,707 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,323 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee County, MI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Genesee County, MI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (17,842 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,707 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,323 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Genesee County, MI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.91 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.53 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.52 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Genesee County, MI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($125,486), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,590), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($70,353).

Industries

Employment by Industries

174k

2019 Value

± 6,883

−2.63%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Genesee County, MI declined at a rate of −2.63%, from 178k employees to 174k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee County, MI, are Manufacturing (31,349 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,063 people), and Retail Trade (22,644 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Genesee County, MI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (31,349 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,063 people), and Retail Trade (22,644 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Genesee County, MI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.87 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.67 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Genesee County, MI, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,331), Utilities ($60,680), and Public Administration ($55,590).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $193B, followed by Machinery ($56.5B) and Mixed freight ($49.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Michigan products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Michigan.

$638B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

81.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $638B. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $1.16T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Michigan trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Michigan to other states, or from other states to Michigan.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$35.1B
Texas
$34.4B
Indiana
$29.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $35.1B, followed by Texas with $34.4B and Indiana and $29.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Michigan shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Genesee County, MI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%). The most partisan county was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Genesee County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Michigan.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Genesee County, MI

53.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Michigan

Missaukee County, MI
75.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hillsdale County, MI
73.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washtenaw County, MI
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Michigan was Missaukee County, MI with 75.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Michigan colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Michigan

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

Debbie Stabenow

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters 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.

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Genesee County, MI awarded 3,415 degrees. The student population of Genesee County, MI is skewed towards women, with 6,143 male students and 8,965 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee County, MI are White (2,377 and 73.5%), followed by Black or African American (394 and 12.2%), Hispanic or Latino (149 and 4.61%), and Unknown (114 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Flint (1,621 and 47.5%), Mott Community College (945 and 27.7%), and Kettering University (651 and 19.1%).

The most popular majors in Genesee County, MI are Registered Nursing (454 and 13.3%), General Studies (389 and 11.4%), and Mechanical Engineering (291 and 8.52%).

The median tuition costs in Genesee County, MI are $42,906 for private four year colleges, and $11,868 and $23,604 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
262 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
76 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
285 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Genesee County, MI was Registered Nursing with 262 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Michigan-Flint
1,621 degrees awarded
Mott Community College
945 degrees awarded
Kettering University
651 degrees awarded

$11,868

Median In-State Public

$42,906

Median Private

In 2020, the Genesee County, MI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Flint with 1,621 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,472

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,943

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,472 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee County, MI, which is 0.758 times less than the 1,943 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Genesee County, MI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,377 degrees awarded
Black or African American
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
149 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Genesee County, MI was White students. These 2,377 degrees mean that there were 6.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 394 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Genesee County, MI was $128,900 in 2019, which is 0.536 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $118,700 to $128,900, a 8.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee County, MI is 70%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Genesee County, MI have an average commute time of 24.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$128,900

2019 Median

± $5,762

$118,700

2018 Median

± $3,962

In 2019, the median property value in Genesee County, MI grew to to $128,900 from the previous year's value of $118,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Genesee County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Genesee County, MI the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$50,389

Median Household Income

± $1,752

169k

Number of Households

± 6,615

In 2019, the median household income of the 169k households in Genesee County, MI grew to $50,389 from the previous year's value of $48,127.

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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Genesee County, MI 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 $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

70%

2019 Homeownership

68.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 70% of the housing units in Genesee County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Genesee County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee County, MI have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.29%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2019, 82% of workers in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.29%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of Genesee County, MI has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Michigan was $8,055 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,745).

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see 1163 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.519% increase from the previous year (1157 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1366 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 333 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Montmorency County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.6%). Additionally, Gratiot County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,163 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Genesee County, MI

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see an average of 1,163 patients per year. This represents a 0.519% increase from the previous year (1,157 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,055

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Michigan

$3,950

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,915

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,318

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Michigan (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,745 to $8,055.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.32%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

26.6%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee County, MI grew by 13.6% from 4.68% to 5.32%.

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.