Genesee County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Michigan

The population of Genesee County, Michigan is 404,087 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $60,673, the median home value is $172,900, and the median age is 40.6.

The population of Genesee County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (424,959 → 402,279), a -0.39% annualized rate.

Genesee County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

404,087

Population

-0.39%

Annual growth

634

People / sq mi

$60,673

Median Income

$172,900

Median Home Value

Genesee County covers 637 sq mi of land at 634.4 people per square mile.

About Genesee County, MI

Genesee County is a county in Michigan with a population of 404,087. It ranks #5 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 40.6, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Genesee County is $60,673, below the US median of $74,580. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $172,900, with monthly rent averaging $936. The homeownership rate of 70.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Genesee County reflects 22.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.9 minutes each way.

Genesee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Genesee County had a population of 424,959 in 2010 and 402,279 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 424,959 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.

402,279

Population (2024)

424,959

Population (2010)

424,959

Peak (2010)

-0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	424,959	-	-	estimate
2011	422,062	-2,897	-0.68%	estimate
2012	418,243	-3,819	-0.90%	estimate
2013	415,713	-2,530	-0.60%	estimate
2014	412,950	-2,763	-0.66%	estimate
2015	410,574	-2,376	-0.58%	estimate
2016	409,054	-1,520	-0.37%	estimate
2017	407,673	-1,381	-0.34%	estimate
2018	406,626	-1,047	-0.26%	estimate
2019	405,702	-924	-0.23%	estimate
2020	405,793	+91	+0.02%	estimate
2021	404,713	-1,080	-0.27%	estimate
2022	402,031	-2,682	-0.66%	estimate
2023	401,711	-320	-0.08%	estimate
2024	402,279	+568	+0.14%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.6%
Black or African American	19.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.6

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

18.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

12.8%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

5.0%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,673$-10,476 vs state
Mean household income	$82,790
Per-capita income	$34,587
Poverty rate	10.9%+2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.8%
Employment-to-population	53.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.7%

Manufacturing

17.5%

Finance & real estate

8.9%

Education & health care

8.7%

Construction

6.4%

Information

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Retail trade

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Genesee County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

79.1%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

26.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$172,900$-44,700 vs state

Median home value

$936

Median rent

70.8%

Homeownership rate

183,729

Total housing units

90.6%

Occupied

9.4%

Vacant

29.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.2%

With health insurance

93.8%

With broadband internet

13.4%

Foreign-born

6.8%

Veterans (18+)

17.8%

With a disability

96.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.9%

High School+

22.8%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Michigan

Detroit (636,644)Grand Rapids (197,768)Warren (138,128)Sterling Heights (133,473)Ann Arbor (121,179)Lansing (112,546)Dearborn (107,846)Livonia (94,058)Troy (87,307)Westland (84,155)All Michigan cities →

Other counties in Michigan

Wayne County (1,773,767)Oakland County (1,272,294)Macomb County (877,624)Kent County (658,844)Washtenaw County (368,394)Ottawa County (298,614)Ingham County (282,015)Kalamazoo County (261,437)Livingston County (195,143)Saginaw County (189,210)All Michigan counties →

Part of Michigan

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Metro areas in Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Genesee County, Michigan has a population of 404,087 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 634 people per square mile.

The population of Genesee County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (424,959 → 402,279), a -0.39% annualized rate.

The median household income in Genesee County, Michigan is $60,673, with mean (average) household income of $82,790 and per-capita income of $34,587. 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Genesee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.6%), Black or African American (19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Genesee County, Michigan is 40.6 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Genesee County is $172,900 and median monthly rent is $936. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 183,729 total housing units, 9.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Genesee County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Genesee County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.