Genesee County, MI

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2021 Population

406,400

0.091% 1-year decline

US Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

0.247% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

6.33% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,052

7.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,700

11.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

171,990

0.542% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Genesee County, MI had a population of 406k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $54,052. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Genesee County, MI declined from 406,770 to 406,400, a −0.091% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,269 to $54,052, a 7.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Genesee County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), White (Hispanic) (2.13%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.956%).

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.

99% of the residents in Genesee County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI are University of Michigan-Flint (1,674 degrees awarded in 2021), Mott Community College (1,205 degrees), and Kettering University (637 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Genesee County, MI was $133,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 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 406k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.77% of Genesee County, MI residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (291k people) in Genesee County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Genesee County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee County, MI was 99.1%, 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)
291k ± 745
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
78.1k ± 1.35k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.5k

3.7%

Hispanic Population

15.1k people

3.7% of the people in Genesee County, MI are hispanic (15.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
79,412 ± 6,891 people
India
76,245 ± 6,753 people
Iraq
59,562 ± 5,974 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,412 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,245 and Iraq with 59,562.

Foreign-Born Population

2.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

2.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 2.77% of Genesee County, MI residents (11.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Genesee County, MI was 2.74%, 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
8,740 ± 625
Gulf War (2001-)
3,167 ± 473
Gulf War (1990s)
3,100 ± 340

Genesee County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Genesee County, MI employs 172k people. The largest industries in Genesee County, MI are Manufacturing (30,432 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29,248 people), and Retail Trade (22,536 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,364), Public Administration ($55,289), and Manufacturing ($52,901).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,616. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

172k

2021 Value

± 3,210

0.542%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Genesee County, MI grew at a rate of 0.542%, from 171k employees to 172k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,059 people), Production Occupations (16,902 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,170 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

172k

2021 Value

± 3,210

0.542%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Genesee County, MI grew at a rate of 0.542%, from 171k employees to 172k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee County, MI, are Manufacturing (30,432 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (29,248 people), and Retail Trade (22,536 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

$44,154

Median earning men ± $875

$29,172

Median earning women ± $810

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,899), Manufacturing ($57,484), and Information ($54,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,143), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,548), and Manufacturing ($40,253).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,450
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,753
Retail Trade
1,719
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.35M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.04M
Manufacturing
$863k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

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 $217B, followed by Machinery ($58.2B) and Mixed freight ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$667B

2020 Value in Michigan

$1.16T

Projected 2050 Value in Michigan

74% growth

In 2020, total outbound Michigan trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 74% 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
$37.2B
Indiana
$33.2B
Texas
$31.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Michigan domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $37.2B, followed by Indiana with $33.2B and Texas and $31.6B.

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%).

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 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

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 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 2021, universities in Genesee County, MI awarded 3,730 degrees. The student population of Genesee County, MI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,868 male students and 8,880 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee County, MI are White (2,671 and 74%), followed by Black or African American (401 and 11.1%), Hispanic or Latino (203 and 5.62%), and Two or More Races (121 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Genesee County, MI by number of degrees awarded are University of Michigan-Flint (1,674 and 44.9%), Mott Community College (1,205 and 32.3%), and Kettering University (637 and 17.1%).

The most popular majors in Genesee County, MI are Registered Nursing (524 and 14%), General Studies (479 and 12.8%), and Mechanical Engineering (268 and 7.18%).

The median tuition costs in Genesee County, MI are $43,824 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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Genesee County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,748 (39.8% men and 60.2% 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 2021 there were 14,748 students enrolled in Genesee County, MI, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,554 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
319 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
266 degrees awarded
General Psychology
100 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Genesee County, MI was Registered Nursing with 319 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
1,674 degrees awarded
Mott Community College
1,205 degrees awarded
Kettering University
637 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Michigan-Flint with 1,674 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,492 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee County, MI, which is 0.667 times less than the 2,238 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,671 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 401 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 ($43,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($755) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.76% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.3M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.38M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Genesee County, MI was $133,700 in 2021, which is 0.546 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $119,500 to $133,700, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee County, MI is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Genesee County, MI have an average commute time of 26.6 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.

Median household income in Genesee County, MI is $54,052. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Genesee County, MI was Census Tract 116.01 with a value of $113,889, followed by Census Tract 131.10 and Census Tract 131.11, with respective values of $110,365 and $108,077.

In 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.34%.

Housing

Property

$133,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,474

$116,250

Median Property Taxes

±$2,363

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

70.5%

Homeownership

2021

60.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.5% of the housing units in Genesee County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 116.01
Census Tract 131.10
Census Tract 131.11

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Genesee County, MI was Census Tract 116.01 with a value of $113,889, followed by Census Tract 131.10 and Census Tract 131.11, with respective values of $110,365 and $108,077.

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

Household Income

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

$54,052

Median Household Income

± $1,011

165k

Number of Households

± 3,043

In 2021, the median household income of the 165k households in Genesee County, MI grew to $54,052 from the previous year's value of $50,269.

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.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.471

2020 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2021, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.592% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (9.5%)
Worked At Home (5.75%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Genesee County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who worked at home (5.75%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee County, MI have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% 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 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.34%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee County, MI (67.9k out of 402k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2022, 24.3% of the children was living in poverty in Genesee County, MI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

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.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Genesee County, MI has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0.916% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see 1124 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.35% decrease from the previous year (1163 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1354 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,124 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Genesee County, MI

Primary care physicians in Genesee County, MI see an average of 1,124 patients per year. This represents a 3.35% decrease from the previous year (1,163 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.36%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

26.8%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

0.916%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee County, MI declined by 4.18% from 5.6% to 5.36%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62.8 in Genesee County, MI.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40.2% in Genesee County, MI.

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

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