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Flint

Michigan · 81,252 residents · 33.44 sq mi
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Flint has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,383. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 43,691 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,700. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,252
−35%since 2000
from 124,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,430 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 3,736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74K92K110K129K147K1990201020202024Flint
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,383
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,638
+12%since 2000
from $15,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,700
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40%(50,020)
Black53%(66,231)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3,742)
Asian0.4%(536)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(81,968)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(26,372)
Black55.7%(45,293)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(3,956)
Asian0.5%(404)
Other5.6%(4,523)
Diversity Score71.4%(57,996)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flint, Michigan?

Flint, Michigan has about 81,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flint, Michigan?

The typical household in Flint, Michigan earns about $30,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flint, Michigan expensive?

In Flint, Michigan, the median home is worth about $31,700, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Flint, Michigan?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Flint, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flint, Michigan?

About 37.3% of people in Flint, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flint, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Flint, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59,509 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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