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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Flint Metro

Flint, MI · 1 counties · 436,141 residents · 636.943 sq mi
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Flint has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,951. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $90,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

436,141
+1%since 1990
from 430,459 in 1990
1990 – 2025
685 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 676 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+9%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
400K410K420K430K439K1990201020202024Flint
2024403K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,951
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,030 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,883
+54%since 1990
from $13,583 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $401 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
26.8% rent
2.2
+34%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(336,815)
Black19.5%(84,072)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8,182)
Asian0.7%(2,871)
Diversity Score46.6%(200,718)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(323,136)
Black20.3%(88,356)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10,152)
Asian0.8%(3,487)
Diversity Score47.3%(206,315)
47
+1%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flint, MI?

Flint, MI has about 436,141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Flint, MI?

The typical household in Flint, MI earns about $41,951 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flint, MI expensive?

In Flint, MI, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Flint, MI?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Flint, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flint, MI?

About 13.1% of people in Flint, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flint, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Flint, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,682 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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