Flint, Michigan Population 2022
Flint is a city located in Genesee County Michigan. It is also the county seat of Genesee County. With a 2020 population of 77,016, it is the 15th largest city in Michigan and the 513th largest city in the United States. Flint is currently declining at a rate of -2.68% annually and its population has decreased by -5.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 81,252 in 2020. Spanning over 34 miles, Flint has a population density of 2,304 people per square mile.
The average household income in Flint is $39,575 with a poverty rate of 37.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $730 per month, and the median house value is $31,700. The median age in Flint is 35.5 years, 34.2 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Flint Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flintwas:
- Black or African American: 54.04%
- White: 38.45%
- Two or more races: 5.96%
- Other race: 0.77%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 424,953 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 422,026 | -2,927 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 418,193 | -3,833 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 415,639 | -2,554 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 412,859 | -2,780 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 410,461 | -2,398 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 408,926 | -1,535 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 407,488 | -1,438 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 406,688 | -800 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 405,813 | -875 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 404,938 | -875 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 404,063 | -875 | -0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,910 | 38.45% |
| Black or African American | 51,874 | 54.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 241 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 502 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 738 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 5,720 | 5.96% |
Flint Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,807 | 2.29 | 56.9 |
| Married | 9,498 | 3.03 | 79.5 |
| Male | 2,965 | 2.95 | 59.1 |
| Female | 10,760 | 3.24 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 17,584 | 1.19 | 52.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,920 | 3.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,244 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 22,661 | 36.26% |
| Some College | 17,682 | 28.29% |
| Associates Degree | 5,312 | 8.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,074 | 8.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,611 | 4.18% |
Flint Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 299 | 213 | 127 |
| Native American | 143 | 142 | 54 |
| White | 25,566 | 22,004 | 3,833 |
| 2+ Races | 2,350 | 2,162 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 2,436 | 1,729 | 254 |
| Black | 32,436 | 27,752 | 3,221 |
| Other Race | 417 | 284 | 18 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.47%.
$24,221
Average Earnings
$26,422
Average Male
$22,215
Average Female
Flint Language by Age
Flint Language
96.36% of Flint residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
Flint Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
| Native | 241 | 165 | 68.46% |
| Asian | 422 | 236 | 55.92% |
| Hispanic | 4,342 | 1,958 | 45.09% |
| Black | 51,173 | 21,122 | 41.28% |
| White | 33,933 | 10,395 | 30.63% |
| Other | 161 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 5,674 | 2,121 | 37.38% |
37.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.11%
Male Poverty Rate
37.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Flint
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flint is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flint is Multiple, with 37.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.59%.
Flint Marital Status
Marriage Rates
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Flint Married by Age and Sex
Flint Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Flint Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,880 | 6.16% |
| Black | 2,307 | 6.10% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.10% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 2.30% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 4.43% |
Flint Veterans by Education
23.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
19.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.22%
Born in Flint
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.11% of Flint residents were born in the United States, with 80.22% having been born in Michigan. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 2,950 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,386 | 2,436 | 6.20% |
| 1880 | 8,409 | 3,023 | 4.56% |
| 1890 | 9,803 | 1,394 | 1.55% |
| 1900 | 13,103 | 3,300 | 2.94% |
| 1910 | 38,550 | 25,447 | 11.39% |
| 1920 | 91,599 | 53,049 | 9.04% |
| 1930 | 156,492 | 64,893 | 5.50% |
| 1940 | 151,543 | -4,949 | -0.32% |
| 1950 | 163,143 | 11,600 | 0.74% |
| 1960 | 196,940 | 33,797 | 1.90% |
| 1970 | 193,317 | -3,623 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 159,611 | -33,706 | -1.90% |
| 1990 | 140,761 | -18,850 | -1.25% |
| 2000 | 124,943 | -15,818 | -1.18% |
| 2010 | 102,434 | -22,509 | -1.97% |
| 2011 | 100,316 | -2,118 | -2.07% |
| 2012 | 98,198 | -2,118 | -2.11% |
| 2013 | 96,080 | -2,118 | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 93,962 | -2,118 | -2.20% |
| 2015 | 91,844 | -2,118 | -2.25% |
| 2016 | 89,726 | -2,118 | -2.31% |
| 2017 | 87,608 | -2,118 | -2.36% |
| 2018 | 85,490 | -2,118 | -2.42% |
| 2019 | 83,372 | -2,118 | -2.48% |
| 2020 | 81,252 | -2,120 | -2.54% |
| 2021 | 79,134 | -2,118 | -2.61% |
| 2022 | 77,016 | -2,118 | -2.68% |