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Population Review

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

Flint covers 33.4 sq mi of land at 2417 people per square mile.

About Flint, MI

Flint is a city in Michigan with a population of 80,835. It ranks #12 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 36.2, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Flint is $36,194, below the US median of $74,580. 26.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $47,600, with monthly rent averaging $859. The homeownership rate of 55.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Flint reflects 13.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.9 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%.

2010 · 102K20102024

79,735

Population (2024)

102,035

Population (2010)

102,035

Peak (2010)

-1.67%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010102,035
2011101,256
2012100,233
201399,479
201498,617
201597,823
201697,110
201796,460
201895,926
201995,538
202081,109
202180,587
202279,850
202379,669
202479,735

Race & Ethnicity

White34.4%
Black or African American56.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management24.3%
Manufacturing18.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.9%
Retail Trade5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Construction4.2%
Information2.9%
Public Administration2.7%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.