Genesee County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 403,305 | — | #184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,281 | -17.1% | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,922 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,400 | -35.3% | #1,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $989 | -15.0% | #1,026 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +30.2% | #2,196 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Genesee County has a population of 403,305, making it the #184 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Genesee County is $62,281, ranking #1,867 out of 3,222 counties — 17.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Genesee County is $182,400 (-35.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $989/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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95.2% of residents in Genesee County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County, Michigan has a total population of 403,305, making it the 184th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Genesee County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Genesee County is $62,281, which ranks #1,867 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Genesee County is $182,400, 35.3% below the national median. Renters in Genesee County pay a median gross rent of $989 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Genesee County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Genesee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.1%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Genesee County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.