State
County
Land Area (mi²)
33.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,834.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41%
Growth Since 2010
-7.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
404,063
World Population Review
Flint, Michigan Population 2021
94,762
Flint is a city located in Genesee County Michigan. It is also the county seat of Genesee County. With a 2020 population of 94,762, it is the 7th largest city in Michigan and the 352nd largest city in the United States . Flint is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -7.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 102,434 in 2010. Flint reached it's highest population of 196,940 in 1960. Spanning over 34 miles, Flint has a population density of 2,834 people per square mile.
The average household income in Flint is $39,575 with a poverty rate of 38.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $716 per month, and the median house value is $29,500. 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 Flint was:
- Black or African American: 54.08%
- White: 39.08%
- Two or more races: 5.09%
- Other race: 0.92%
- Asian: 0.51%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Flint, Michigan is 94,762 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 95,926.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 102,434.
Flint, Michigan Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 404,063 | -875 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 404,938 | -875 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 405,813 | -875 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 406,688 | -800 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 407,488 | -1,438 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 408,926 | -1,535 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 410,461 | -2,398 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 412,859 | -2,780 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 415,639 | -2,554 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 418,193 | -3,833 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 422,026 | -2,927 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 424,953 | 0.00% |
Flint Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 52,221 | 54.08% |
| White | 37,734 | 39.08% |
| Two or More Races | 4,914 | 5.09% |
| Some Other Race | 885 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 491 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 300 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.01% |
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Flint Population by Race
Flint Population Pyramid $2021
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Flint Population by Age
Flint Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,362 | 2.33 | 56.9 |
| Non Family | 17,650 | 1.22 | 53.6 |
| Female | 10,735 | 3.26 | 44.4 |
| Married | 9,202 | 3.15 | 77.8 |
| Male | 2,775 | 3.03 | 57 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Flint Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,118 | 3.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,041 | 11.33% |
| High School Graduate | 22,280 | 35.86% |
| Some College | 17,714 | 28.51% |
| Associates Degree | 5,396 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,041 | 8.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,546 | 4.10% |
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Flint Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Flint Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,062 | 27,436 | 2,997 |
| White | 26,013 | 22,288 | 3,957 |
| Hispanic | 2,263 | 1,706 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 1,815 | 1,639 | 297 |
| Other Race | 508 | 313 | 20 |
| Asian | 296 | 201 | 119 |
| Native American | 167 | 167 | 46 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.20%.
Flint Educational Attainment by Race
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$23,693
Average Earnings
$26,214
Average Male
$21,759
Average Female
Flint Earnings by Educational Attainment
Flint Language by Age
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Flint Language
96.19% of Flint residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
Flint Language
Flint Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51,487 | 22,111 | 42.94% |
| White | 34,578 | 10,903 | 31.53% |
| Multiple | 4,791 | 2,068 | 43.16% |
| Hispanic | 4,247 | 1,890 | 44.50% |
| Asian | 427 | 229 | 53.63% |
| Native | 300 | 227 | 75.67% |
| Other | 885 | 218 | 24.63% |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
38.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.51%
Male Poverty Rate
39.01%
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 Other, with 24.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.36%.
Flint Poverty
Flint Poverty Rate by Education
Flint Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
25.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Flint Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Flint Marital Status by Race
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Flint Marital Status
Flint Veterans by War
Flint Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,084 | 5.52% |
| White | 2,021 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 3.48% |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 3.94% |
Flint Veterans by Race
Flint Veterans by Education
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22.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
Flint Veterans by Education
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53.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
19.7%
Unemployment Rate
Flint Employment by Age
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Flint Employment by Race
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Flint Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.03% of Flint residents were born in the United States, with 79.38% having been born in Michigan. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Flint Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94,762 | -388 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 95,150 | -388 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 95,538 | -388 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 95,926 | -534 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 96,460 | -650 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 97,110 | -713 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 97,823 | -794 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 98,617 | -862 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 99,479 | -754 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 100,233 | -1,023 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 101,256 | -779 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 102,035 | -22,908 | -2.01% |
| 2000 | 124,943 | -15,818 | -1.18% |
| 1990 | 140,761 | -18,850 | -1.25% |
| 1980 | 159,611 | -33,706 | -1.90% |
| 1970 | 193,317 | -3,623 | -0.19% |
| 1960 | 196,940 | 33,797 | 1.90% |
| 1950 | 163,143 | 11,600 | 0.74% |
| 1940 | 151,543 | -4,949 | -0.32% |
| 1930 | 156,492 | 64,893 | 5.50% |
| 1920 | 91,599 | 53,049 | 9.04% |
| 1910 | 38,550 | 25,447 | 11.39% |
| 1900 | 13,103 | 3,300 | 2.94% |
| 1890 | 9,803 | 1,394 | 1.55% |
| 1880 | 8,409 | 3,023 | 4.56% |
| 1870 | 5,386 | 2,436 | 6.20% |
| 1860 | 2,950 | 0.00% |