Flint, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Flint, Michigan is 80,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $36,194, the median home value is $47,600, and the median age is 36.2.
The population has declined 21.9% since 2010 (102,035 → 79,735).
80,835
Population
2417
People / sq mi
$36,194
Median Income
$47,600
Median Home Value
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Flint covers 33.4 sq mi of land at 2417 people per square mile.
About Flint, MI
Housing cost is the defining feature of Flint: the median home is valued at $47,600. With 80,835 residents, Flint is a city in Michigan. It ranks #12 among cities in Michigan by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $36,194, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 26.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $47,600, with typical rent around $859.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 13.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.3%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Flint city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Flint city had a population of 102,035 in 2010 and 79,735 in 2024, a -21.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 102,035 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.67%.
79,735
Population (2024)
102,035
Population (2010)
102,035
Peak (2010)
-1.67%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 102,035 |
| 2011 | 101,256 |
| 2012 | 100,233 |
| 2013 | 99,479 |
| 2014 | 98,617 |
| 2015 | 97,823 |
| 2016 | 97,110 |
| 2017 | 96,460 |
| 2018 | 95,926 |
| 2019 | 95,538 |
| 2020 | 81,109 |
| 2021 | 80,587 |
| 2022 | 79,850 |
| 2023 | 79,669 |
| 2024 | 79,735 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.4% |
| Black or African American | 56.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$36,194
Median Household Income
$20,799
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$47,600
Median Home Value
$859
Median Rent
55.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
83.3%
High School+
13.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.0%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
8.3%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.2%
Foreign Born
95.4%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
24.1%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
89.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flint, Michigan has a population of 80,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Flint, Michigan is $36,194, with 26.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Flint, Michigan is $47,600, with median monthly rent at $859 and a homeownership rate of 55.0%.
The median age in Flint, Michigan is 36.2 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has declined 21.9% since 2010 (102,035 → 79,735).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.