Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Flint, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

80,175

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

55.3%44,337

White

33.4%26,808

Two or More

5.3%4,214

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%3,592

Asian

0.7%546

Other

0.6%451

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%209

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%3,752

High School Diploma

29.6%15,926

Some College (<1 yr)

7%3,791

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%10,598

Associate's Degree

6.9%3,736

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%5,038

Master's Degree

4%2,165

Professional Degree

0.6%302

Doctorate

0.3%158

HS or Higher

84.5%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$53,500

Median Renti

$915

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%18,607

Renter-Occupied

46.2%15,965

Total Units

43,028

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

19.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

46.9%8,733

$50K–$100K

28.5%5,305

$100K–$150K

12.1%2,243

$150K–$200K

4.7%867

$200K–$300K

4.4%819

$300K–$500K

2.9%533

$500K–$1M

0.5%84

$1M+

0.1%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,099

$500–$750

2,816

$750–$1,000

4,020

$1,000–$1,250

3,711

$1,250–$1,500

1,366

$1,500–$2,000

602

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%202

2010–2019

0.4%177

2000–2009

1.4%600

1990–1999

1.4%616

1980–1989

2.7%1,151

1970–1979

8.9%3,849

1960–1969

15.2%6,522

1950–1959

31.4%13,494

1940–1949

12.7%5,446

1939 or earlier

25.5%10,971

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.6%29,603

Electricity

11.9%4,113

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%435

No Fuel

0.7%234

Other

0.3%91

Fuel Oil

0.2%54

Wood

0.1%29

Coal

0%11

Solar

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,646

Mean Household Incomei

$48,592

Per Capita Incomei

$21,720

Poverty Ratei

33.3%

Unemploymenti

14.8%

Labor Forcei

34,441

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.2%4,557

$10K–$15K

9.9%3,406

$15K–$20K

4.9%1,704

$20K–$25K

6.2%2,137

$25K–$30K

6.3%2,161

$30K–$35K

6.3%2,167

$35K–$40K

5.7%1,960

$40K–$45K

5.6%1,932

$45K–$50K

5%1,726

$50K–$60K

8.7%2,995

$60K–$75K

9.2%3,176

$75K–$100K

8.4%2,911

$100K–$125K

5.1%1,779

$125K–$150K

2.7%931

$150K–$200K

1.9%661

$200K+

1.1%369

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,768

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,275(5.3% of civilian adults)