Genesee County, MI

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Genesee County Overview

405,280
TOTAL POPULATION
196,717
MALE POPULATION
208,563
FEMALE POPULATION
94.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,562
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,461
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,594
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,196
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
189,641
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Genesee County Area Codes

Race in Genesee County

The most populous races in Genesee County are White / Caucasian (296,619 | 73.2%), Black / African American (79,270 | 19.6%), and Two or more Races (20,390 | 5.0%).
Race in Genesee County
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,0151.0%
Black / African American79,27019.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific760.0%
Hispanic or Latino15,3563.8%
Native / Alaskan1,2400.3%
White / Caucasian296,61973.2%
Two or more Races20,3905.0%
Some other Race3,6700.9%
Total405,280100.0%

Ancestry in Genesee County

The most populous ancestries reported in Genesee County are German (66,616 | 16.4%), English (43,259 | 10.7%), Irish (42,532 | 10.5%), American (25,982 | 6.4%), and Polish (22,762 | 5.6%), together accounting for 49.6% of all Genesee County residents.
Ancestry in Genesee County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,7410.4%
Alaskan Athabascan50.0%
Albanian240.0%
Aleut50.0%
American25,9826.4%
Apache2440.1%
Arab3,5460.9%
Armenian3060.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac4230.1%
Australian480.0%
Austrian3170.1%
Bangladeshi870.0%
Belgian8330.2%
Bhutanese4310.1%
Blackfeet3710.1%
Brazilian540.0%
British1,7680.4%
British West Indian160.0%
Bulgarian710.0%
Burmese8580.2%
Canadian1,7950.4%
Carpatho Rusyn80.0%
Celtic620.0%
Central American4370.1%
Central American Indian190.0%
Cherokee1,3090.3%
Cheyenne260.0%
Chickasaw2070.1%
Chippewa1,5200.4%
Choctaw1050.0%
Colombian1700.0%
Costa Rican70.0%
Cree1170.0%
Croatian4350.1%
Crow200.0%
Cuban1,0130.3%
Czech2,4160.6%
Czechoslovakian8860.2%
Danish1,2160.3%
Dominican2950.1%
Dutch5,2721.3%
Eastern European8270.2%
Ecuadorian1050.0%
Egyptian1650.0%
English43,25910.7%
Estonian620.0%
Ethiopian2200.1%
European7,6191.9%
Filipino610.0%
Finnish1,6650.4%
French14,5973.6%
French American Indian1130.0%
French Canadian7,1201.8%
German66,61616.4%
German Russian250.0%
Ghanaian100.0%
Greek1,6130.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro340.0%
Guatemalan1170.0%
Guyanese130.0%
Haitian360.0%
Honduran240.0%
Hopi510.0%
Hungarian4,4051.1%
Icelander530.0%
Indian (Asian)1,3090.3%
Inupiat100.0%
Iranian430.0%
Iraqi430.0%
Irish42,53210.5%
Iroquois230.0%
Israeli1050.0%
Italian10,9752.7%
Jamaican1460.0%
Japanese140.0%
Jordanian230.0%
Korean9230.2%
Latvian220.0%
Lebanese1,2490.3%
Lithuanian8110.2%
Lumbee180.0%
Macedonian2280.1%
Malaysian650.0%
Maltese1980.1%
Menominee40.0%
Mexican11,0732.7%
Mexican American Indian950.0%
Mongolian1100.0%
Moroccan370.0%
Native Hawaiian700.0%
Navajo770.0%
Nicaraguan290.0%
Nigerian1880.1%
Northern European2510.1%
Norwegian2,7210.7%
Osage380.0%
Ottawa1970.1%
Pakistani2440.1%
Palestinian1880.1%
Panamanian1370.0%
Pennsylvania German2160.1%
Peruvian170.0%
Polish22,7625.6%
Portuguese1850.1%
Potawatomi250.0%
Pueblo90.0%
Puerto Rican1,1320.3%
Romanian3690.1%
Russian2,0630.5%
Salvadoran1230.0%
Samoan420.0%
Scandinavian7340.2%
Scotch-Irish2,6920.7%
Scottish8,0442.0%
Serbian2060.1%
Shoshone250.0%
Sioux310.0%
Slavic1570.0%
Slovak8920.2%
Slovene350.0%
South African160.0%
South American3820.1%
South American Indian590.0%
Spaniard4780.1%
Spanish2440.1%
Sri Lankan6680.2%
Subsaharan African2,9610.7%
Sudanese6700.2%
Swedish3,6270.9%
Swiss5020.1%
Syrian2860.1%
Thai1,5710.4%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.0%
Turkish560.0%
Ukrainian7520.2%
Uruguayan40.0%
Venezuelan860.0%
Welsh2,1310.5%
West Indian110.0%
Yugoslavian870.0%
Zimbabwean80.0%
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Immigrants in Genesee County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Genesee County came from Asia (4,863 | 1.2%), Latin America (2,108 | 0.5%), Europe (1,711 | 0.4%), Western Asia (1,574 | 0.4%), and South Central Asia (1,255 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.8% of all Genesee County residents.
Immigrants in Genesee County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,1460.3%
Albania10.0%
Armenia600.0%
Asia4,8631.2%
Austria260.0%
Belgium130.0%
Belize190.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.0%
Brazil470.0%
Bulgaria490.0%
Cambodia140.0%
Canada9980.3%
Caribbean8420.2%
Central America9190.2%
China7940.2%
Colombia1620.0%
Congo430.0%
Croatia120.0%
Cuba6180.2%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominican Republic600.0%
Eastern Africa3310.1%
Eastern Asia1,2190.3%
Eastern Europe6300.2%
Ecuador150.0%
Egypt1490.0%
England1810.0%
Eritrea1720.0%
Ethiopia970.0%
Europe1,7110.4%
Fiji140.0%
France220.0%
Germany3690.1%
Greece490.0%
Guatemala410.0%
Guyana320.0%
Haiti80.0%
Honduras300.0%
Hong Kong1000.0%
Hungary140.0%
India1,0310.3%
Indonesia380.0%
Iran1900.1%
Iraq610.0%
Ireland70.0%
Israel2140.1%
Italy860.0%
Jamaica1150.0%
Japan440.0%
Jordan570.0%
Kenya170.0%
Korea3810.1%
Kuwait40.0%
Laos350.0%
Latin America2,1080.5%
Latvia70.0%
Lebanon1210.0%
Lithuania190.0%
Malaysia1050.0%
Mexico7880.2%
Middle Africa430.0%
Moldova420.0%
Morocco210.0%
Netherlands830.0%
Nicaragua120.0%
Nigeria1980.1%
Northern Africa4860.1%
Northern Europe4010.1%
Norway1200.0%
Oceania140.0%
Pakistan340.0%
Panama290.0%
Philippines2540.1%
Poland720.0%
Portugal270.0%
Romania540.0%
Russia1940.1%
Saudi Arabia3170.1%
Scotland110.0%
Senegal210.0%
Serbia220.0%
Somalia80.0%
South Africa550.0%
South America3470.1%
South Central Asia1,2550.3%
South Eastern Asia7600.2%
Southern Europe1620.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines40.0%
Sudan2950.1%
Syria2460.1%
Taiwan600.0%
Thailand860.0%
Trinidad and Tobago370.0%
Turkey270.0%
Uganda60.0%
Ukraine360.0%
Uruguay20.0%
Venezuela890.0%
Vietnam2280.1%
Western Africa2190.1%
Western Asia1,5740.4%
Western Europe5180.1%
Yemen4670.1%
Zimbabwe80.0%
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Sex and Age in Genesee County

Sex and Age in Genesee County

The most populous age groups in Genesee County are 55 to 59 Years (13,815 | 7.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (15,128 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Genesee County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,601 (5.9%)11,364 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years12,467 (6.3%)12,135 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years13,695 (7.0%)12,600 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years13,374 (6.8%)12,529 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years12,869 (6.5%)12,493 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years13,209 (6.7%)13,524 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years11,807 (6.0%)12,298 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years11,796 (6.0%)12,730 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years10,991 (5.6%)11,686 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years12,176 (6.2%)12,790 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years13,133 (6.7%)13,647 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years13,815 (7.0%)14,663 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years13,741 (7.0%)15,128 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years11,604 (5.9%)13,720 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years8,431 (4.3%)9,624 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years5,438 (2.8%)6,965 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years3,428 (1.7%)4,599 (2.2%)
85 Years and over3,142 (1.6%)6,068 (2.9%)
Total196,717 (100.0%)208,563 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Genesee County

Median Family Size in Genesee County

The median family size in Genesee County is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (25,327 | 24.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9,639 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.64 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Genesee County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple69,160 (66.4%)3.03
Single Male/Father9,639 (9.3%)2.64
Single Female/Mother25,327 (24.3%)3.10
Total Families104,126 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Genesee County

The median household size in Genesee County is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (25,327 | 15.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (61,934 | 37.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Genesee County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple69,160 (41.6%)3.06
Single Male/Father9,639 (5.8%)3.06
Single Female/Mother25,327 (15.2%)3.33
Non-family61,934 (37.3%)1.21
Total Households166,060 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Genesee County

Out of a total of 166,060 households in Genesee County, 104,126 (62.7%) are family households, while 61,934 (37.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 48,855, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51,413.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Genesee County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51,413 (31.0%)
2-Person Households48,855 (29.4%)9,329 (5.6%)
3-Person Households24,076 (14.5%)764 (0.5%)
4-Person Households18,884 (11.4%)276 (0.2%)
5-Person Households8,133 (4.9%)152 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,921 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,257 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total104,126 (62.7%)61,934 (37.3%)

Female Fertility in Genesee County

Fertility by Age in Genesee County

Average fertility rate in Genesee County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Genesee County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years214 (4.4%)17.0
20 to 34 years3,932 (80.5%)103.0
35 to 50 years741 (15.2%)19.0
Total4,887 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Genesee County

47.6% of women with births (4,887) in Genesee County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 32.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Genesee County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years18 (8.4%)196 (91.6%)
20 to 34 years1,805 (45.9%)2,127 (54.1%)
35 to 50 years504 (68.0%)237 (32.0%)
Total2,326 (47.6%)2,561 (52.4%)

Fertility by Education in Genesee County

Average fertility rate in Genesee County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Genesee County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School683 (14.0%)42.0
High School Diploma1,375 (28.1%)69.0
College or Associate's Degree1,552 (31.8%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree787 (16.1%)59.0
Graduate Degree490 (10.0%)79.0
Total4,887 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Genesee County

52.4% of women with births in Genesee County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 84.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 94.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Genesee County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School39 (5.7%)644 (94.3%)
High School Diploma356 (25.9%)1,019 (74.1%)
College or Associate's Degree861 (55.5%)691 (44.5%)
Bachelor's Degree654 (83.1%)133 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree416 (84.9%)74 (15.1%)
Total2,326 (47.6%)2,561 (52.4%)

Income in Genesee County

Income Overview in Genesee County

Per Capita Income in Genesee County is $33,562, while median incomes of families and households are $75,461 and $58,594 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income405,280$33,562
Median Family Income104,126$75,461
Mean Family Income104,126$96,556
Median Household Income166,060$58,594
Mean Household Income166,060$80,414
Income Deficit104,126$11,196
Wage / Income Gap (%)405,28033.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)405,28066.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index405,2800.47

Earnings by Sex in Genesee County

Average Earnings in Genesee County are $34,720, $43,835 for men and $29,259 for women, a difference of 33.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Genesee County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male98,632 (50.8%)$43,835
Female95,675 (49.2%)$29,259
Total194,307 (100.0%)$34,720

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Genesee County

The most common earnings brackets in Genesee County are $100,000+ for men (14,514 | 14.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (7,715 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Genesee County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,665 (4.7%)6,711 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,072 (3.1%)4,125 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,805 (2.8%)4,602 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,123 (2.1%)3,231 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,532 (3.6%)4,745 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,950 (3.0%)3,633 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4993,208 (3.3%)3,661 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,860 (1.9%)3,466 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,772 (2.8%)3,534 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,493 (3.5%)3,786 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,950 (6.0%)7,715 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,084 (5.1%)7,248 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,984 (4.0%)4,724 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,751 (4.8%)4,972 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,430 (5.5%)4,318 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,548 (3.6%)3,911 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,229 (7.3%)5,537 (5.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,734 (6.8%)4,309 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,928 (11.1%)6,572 (6.9%)
$100,000+14,514 (14.7%)4,875 (5.1%)
Total98,632 (100.0%)95,675 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Genesee County

Average earnings in Genesee County are $50,426 for men and $33,279 for women, a difference of 34.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,227, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,127. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,012, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,791.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Genesee County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,127$17,791
High School Diploma$41,309$26,885
College or Associate's Degree$49,623$31,123
Bachelor's Degree$77,374$46,456
Graduate Degree$94,227$66,012
Total$50,426$33,279

Family Income in Genesee County

Family Income Brackets in Genesee County

According to the Genesee County family income data, there are 19,576 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,395 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Genesee County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,4774.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,3952.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996,3526.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997,1856.9%
$35,000 to $49,99911,76611.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919,57618.8%
$75,000 to $99,99915,82715.2%
$100,000 to $149,99919,57618.8%
$150,000 to $199,9999,1638.8%
$200,000+7,8097.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Genesee County

6-person families (2,264 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Genesee County with $100,000 per family, while 2-person families (53,057 | 50.9%) have the highest median income of $34,104 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Genesee County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53,057 (50.9%)$68,209
3-Person Families23,770 (22.8%)$76,743
4-Person Families16,803 (16.1%)$89,858
5-Person Families7,213 (6.9%)$99,991
6-Person Families2,264 (2.2%)$100,000
7+ Person Families1,019 (1.0%)$82,386
Total104,126 (100.0%)$75,461

Family Income by Number of Earners in Genesee County

The median family income in Genesee County is $75,461, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,824) having the highest median family income of $136,055, while families with no earners (21,107) have the lowest median family income of $49,423, accounting for 9.4% and 20.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Genesee County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21,107 (20.3%)$49,423
1 Earner38,146 (36.6%)$56,121
2 Earners35,049 (33.7%)$105,010
3+ Earners9,824 (9.4%)$136,055
Total104,126 (100.0%)$75,461

Household Income in Genesee County

Household Income Brackets in Genesee County

With 29,559 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Genesee County, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 7,805 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Genesee County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,7946.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997,8054.7%
$15,000 to $24,99914,1158.5%
$25,000 to $34,99914,9459.0%
$35,000 to $49,99923,91314.4%
$50,000 to $74,99929,55917.8%
$75,000 to $99,99921,92013.2%
$100,000 to $149,99923,58114.2%
$150,000 to $199,99910,6286.4%
$200,000+8,9675.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Genesee County

The median household income in Genesee County is $58,594, with the highest median household income of $69,206 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 63,235 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,879, with 5,638 households (3.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Genesee County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,638 (3.4%)$41,879
25 to 44 Years48,725 (29.3%)$60,008
45 to 64 Years63,235 (38.1%)$69,206
65+ Years48,462 (29.2%)$50,570
Total166,060 (100.0%)$58,594

Poverty in Genesee County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Genesee County

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 17.3% for females among the residents of Genesee County, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,598 males (24.0%) and 3,236 females (28.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Genesee County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,702 (23.7%)3,236 (28.8%)
5 Years428 (18.6%)570 (25.3%)
6 to 11 Years3,598 (24.0%)3,657 (25.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,729 (21.4%)1,302 (17.6%)
15 Years655 (22.7%)454 (16.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,237 (22.3%)852 (16.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,073 (18.0%)3,380 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Years3,622 (14.6%)5,995 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years3,287 (14.6%)4,066 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,006 (11.9%)3,767 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,315 (12.1%)4,416 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,783 (9.0%)2,458 (10.6%)
75 Years and over781 (6.6%)1,687 (9.9%)
Total29,216 (15.1%)35,840 (17.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Genesee County

According to the poverty statistics in Genesee County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 90.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Genesee County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,720 (76.3%)7,996 (71.2%)
5 Years1,868 (81.4%)1,684 (74.7%)
6 to 11 Years11,372 (76.0%)10,904 (74.9%)
12 to 14 Years6,346 (78.6%)6,075 (82.4%)
15 Years2,225 (77.3%)2,226 (83.1%)
16 and 17 Years4,303 (77.7%)4,398 (83.8%)
18 to 24 Years13,976 (82.0%)13,295 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years21,166 (85.4%)19,753 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years19,274 (85.4%)20,310 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years22,208 (88.1%)22,656 (85.7%)
55 to 64 Years24,066 (87.9%)25,309 (85.1%)
65 to 74 Years18,054 (91.0%)20,711 (89.4%)
75 Years and over11,035 (93.4%)15,364 (90.1%)
Total164,613 (84.9%)170,681 (82.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Genesee County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Genesee County show that 4.4% or 3,013 of the total 69,160 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.8%, comprising of 94 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 1,536 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Genesee County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children42,990 (96.6%)1,536 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children18,330 (95.7%)818 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children4,556 (89.0%)565 (11.0%)
5 or more Children271 (74.3%)94 (25.8%)
Total66,147 (95.6%)3,013 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Genesee County

According to the poverty data in Genesee County, 14.8% or 1,426 single-father households and 29.2% or 7,391 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (56.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,818 households (64.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Genesee County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children397 (9.3%)1,188 (12.9%)
1 or 2 Children883 (18.3%)4,259 (32.5%)
3 or 4 Children100 (21.0%)1,818 (64.8%)
5 or more Children46 (56.1%)126 (62.4%)
Total1,426 (14.8%)7,391 (29.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Genesee County

The poverty data for Genesee County shows that 3,013 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 8,817 of the single-parent households (25.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (25.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 172 household (60.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Genesee County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,536 (3.5%)1,585 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children818 (4.3%)5,142 (28.6%)
3 or 4 Children565 (11.0%)1,918 (58.5%)
5 or more Children94 (25.8%)172 (60.6%)
Total3,013 (4.4%)8,817 (25.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Genesee County

Employment by Class of Employer in Genesee County

Among the 170,085 employed individuals in Genesee County, private company employees (123,938 | 72.9%), not-for-profit organizations (15,634 | 9.2%), and local government employees (9,164 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Genesee County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees123,93872.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,6482.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,1265.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations15,6349.2%
Local Government Employees9,1645.4%
State Government Employees5,0042.9%
Federal Government Employees2,2771.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2940.2%
Total170,085100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Genesee County

According to the labor force statistics for Genesee County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (325,844), 58.2% or 189,641 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 16,119 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 80.9% or 21,627 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.2% or 1,873 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Genesee County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,270 (45.6%)1,873 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Years20,214 (79.7%)2,830 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years21,627 (80.9%)2,163 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,380 (80.4%)1,744 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years37,904 (80.3%)2,843 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years40,414 (78.1%)2,304 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years18,226 (64.0%)1,258 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years13,135 (45.5%)552 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,982 (18.4%)447 (5.6%)
75 Years and over1,452 (4.9%)49 (3.4%)
Total189,641 (58.2%)16,119 (8.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Genesee County

According to labor force statistics for Genesee County, 72.7% of individuals (150,586) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (207,134) are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 10,842 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.5% or 41,131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.7% or 1,304 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Genesee County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,304 (47.3%)2,756 (15.7%)
High School Diploma40,324 (65.8%)5,883 (9.6%)
College / Associate Degree60,909 (76.5%)5,494 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,131 (84.5%)1,801 (3.7%)
Total150,586 (72.7%)14,914 (7.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Genesee County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Genesee County are Management (15,220 | 8.8%), Community & Social Service (15,086 | 8.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,104 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (8,457 | 4.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (8,347 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Genesee County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Genesee County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.9%), Education Instruction & Library (75.6%), and Health Technologists (70.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Genesee County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,635 (56.7%)6,585 (43.3%)
Business & Financial2,867 (43.7%)3,688 (56.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,432 (76.1%)2,025 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,458 (69.7%)1,068 (30.3%)
Architecture & Engineering3,451 (86.7%)529 (13.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science523 (55.0%)428 (45.0%)
Community & Social Service 5,273 (34.9%)9,813 (65.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1,015 (32.4%)2,117 (67.6%)
Legal Services & Support366 (40.0%)550 (60.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,035 (24.4%)6,312 (75.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,857 (69.0%)834 (31.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,020 (23.1%)10,084 (76.9%)
Health Technologists2,362 (29.5%)5,651 (70.5%)
Total (Category)26,227 (44.9%)32,195 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Genesee County are Food Preparation & Serving (10,336 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (7,512 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,546 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (4,964 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (2,818 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Genesee County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Genesee County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.3%), Security & Protection (83.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.1%), Personal Care & Service (78.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Genesee County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support816 (10.9%)6,696 (89.1%)
Security & Protection2,353 (83.5%)465 (16.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,263 (80.4%)307 (19.6%)
Law Enforcement1,090 (87.3%)158 (12.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,318 (41.8%)6,018 (58.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,092 (62.5%)2,454 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service1,048 (21.1%)3,916 (78.9%)
Total (Category)12,627 (39.2%)19,549 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Genesee County are Office & Administration (18,875 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (16,489 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Genesee County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Genesee County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,887 (41.8%)9,602 (58.2%)
Office & Administration4,266 (22.6%)14,609 (77.4%)
Total (Category)11,153 (31.5%)24,211 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Genesee County are Construction & Extraction (8,521 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,477 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (556 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Genesee County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Genesee County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry331 (59.5%)225 (40.5%)
Construction & Extraction8,297 (97.4%)224 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,399 (98.6%)78 (1.4%)
Total (Category)14,027 (96.4%)527 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Genesee County are Production (16,974 | 9.8%), Material Moving (8,590 | 5.0%), and Transportation (7,364 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Genesee County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Genesee County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12,458 (73.4%)4,516 (26.6%)
Transportation6,021 (81.8%)1,343 (18.2%)
Material Moving5,848 (68.1%)2,742 (31.9%)
Total (Category)24,327 (73.9%)8,601 (26.1%)
Total (Overall)88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Genesee County

Employment Industries in Genesee County

The major employment industries in Genesee County include Manufacturing (30,157 | 17.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28,688 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (22,969 | 13.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (13,897 | 8.0%), and Educational Services (13,377 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Genesee County

Employment Industries by Sex in Genesee County

The Genesee County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.5%), and Utilities (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.7%), Educational Services (72.3%), and Finance & Insurance (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Genesee County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting850 (65.9%)440 (34.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10,139 (91.5%)940 (8.5%)
Manufacturing22,428 (74.4%)7,729 (25.6%)
Wholesale Trade2,616 (70.1%)1,115 (29.9%)
Retail Trade11,015 (48.0%)11,954 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,593 (69.6%)2,006 (30.4%)
Utilities744 (85.0%)131 (15.0%)
Information1,204 (64.7%)658 (35.3%)
Finance & Insurance2,059 (35.7%)3,715 (64.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,197 (48.2%)1,288 (51.8%)
Professional & Scientific3,975 (53.2%)3,491 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management209 (56.2%)163 (43.8%)
Administrative & Support4,613 (63.5%)2,652 (36.5%)
Educational Services3,700 (27.7%)9,677 (72.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,549 (19.3%)23,139 (80.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation990 (50.3%)979 (49.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,072 (43.7%)7,825 (56.3%)
Public Administration2,439 (48.8%)2,555 (51.2%)
Total88,361 (50.9%)85,083 (49.1%)

Education in Genesee County

School Enrollment in Genesee County

The most common levels of schooling among the 90,485 students in Genesee County are high school (22,669 | 25.1%), middle school (20,569 | 22.7%), and elementary school (19,496 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Genesee County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,3115.9%
Kindergarten4,9645.5%
Elementary School19,49621.5%
Middle School20,56922.7%
High School22,66925.1%
College / Undergraduate14,28415.8%
Graduate / Professional3,1923.5%
Total90,485100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Genesee County

Out of a total of 90,485 students who are enrolled in schools in Genesee County, 9,682 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 80,803 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 976 (23.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23,976 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Genesee County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,275 (77.0%)976 (23.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old20,921 (91.1%)2,051 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23,976 (92.8%)1,871 (7.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,855 (92.3%)1,245 (7.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,566 (87.1%)822 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,577 (83.0%)1,139 (17.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,819 (81.3%)880 (18.7%)
35 Years and over2,854 (81.3%)658 (18.7%)
Total80,803 (89.3%)9,682 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Genesee County

Business (14,909 | 21.8%), education (10,941 | 16.0%), science & technology (8,954 | 13.1%), engineering (5,696 | 8.4%), and arts & humanities (5,390 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 68,254 individuals in Genesee County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Genesee County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1723.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,2874.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,9672.9%
Psychology2,7394.0%
Social Sciences3,3765.0%
Engineering5,6968.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies3560.5%
Science & Technology8,95413.1%
Business14,90921.8%
Education10,94116.0%
Literature & Languages2,0633.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,6393.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6312.4%
Communications2,1343.1%
Arts & Humanities5,3907.9%
Total68,254100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Genesee County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Genesee County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Genesee County are males with 2 vehicles (36,703, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,201, making up 44.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Genesee County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,367 (2.7%)2,154 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle16,313 (18.9%)19,705 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles36,703 (42.5%)34,201 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles19,076 (22.1%)17,720 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles7,394 (8.6%)5,924 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles4,524 (5.2%)3,297 (4.0%)
Total86,377 (100.0%)83,001 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Genesee County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Genesee County are 15 to 19 minutes (26,444 commuters, 16.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (24,170 commuters, 15.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (22,312 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Genesee County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,3532.8%
5 to 9 Minutes15,93310.1%
10 to 14 Minutes22,31214.2%
15 to 19 Minutes26,44416.8%
20 to 24 Minutes24,17015.3%
25 to 29 Minutes10,5406.7%
30 to 34 Minutes14,6989.3%
35 to 39 Minutes4,6022.9%
40 to 44 Minutes4,5732.9%
45 to 59 Minutes13,0148.3%
60 to 89 Minutes12,2367.8%
90 or more Minutes4,5962.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Genesee County

The most common commute times in Genesee County are 15 to 19 minutes (12,284 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,160 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Genesee County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,096 (2.6%)2,257 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,467 (9.2%)8,466 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,557 (13.0%)11,755 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes12,284 (15.1%)14,160 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,362 (14.0%)12,808 (16.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,636 (5.7%)5,904 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,976 (9.8%)6,722 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,455 (3.0%)2,147 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,852 (3.5%)1,721 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,054 (9.9%)4,960 (6.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,224 (10.1%)4,012 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes3,108 (3.8%)1,488 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Genesee County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Genesee County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,617, 11.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,778, 12.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Genesee County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,938 (7.3%)2,810 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,082 (6.3%)2,521 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,546 (6.8%)3,493 (4.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,532 (10.5%)5,588 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,945 (9.8%)6,620 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,617 (11.9%)8,545 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,716 (8.3%)9,778 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,640 (8.2%)7,643 (10.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,660 (3.3%)4,959 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,862 (6.0%)5,882 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,897 (2.3%)3,596 (4.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,152 (1.4%)1,407 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8,044 (9.9%)7,076 (9.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,440 (7.9%)6,482 (8.5%)
Total81,071 (100.0%)76,400 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Genesee County

Occupancy by Ownership in Genesee County

Of the total 166,060 dwellings in Genesee County, owner-occupied units account for 116,882 (70.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 49,178 (29.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Genesee County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units116,88270.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49,17829.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units166,060100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Genesee County

Occupancy by Household Size in Genesee County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household51,41331.0%
2-Person Household58,18435.0%
3-Person Household24,84015.0%
4+ Person Household31,62319.0%
Total Housing Units166,060100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Genesee County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Genesee County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household29,748 (57.9%)21,665 (42.1%)
2-Person Household44,969 (77.3%)13,215 (22.7%)
3-Person Household18,681 (75.2%)6,159 (24.8%)
4+ Person Household23,484 (74.3%)8,139 (25.7%)
Total Housing Units116,882 (70.4%)49,178 (29.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Genesee County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Genesee County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,144 (52.0%)6,602 (48.0%)
High School Diploma31,907 (66.8%)15,870 (33.2%)
College/Associate Degree44,954 (70.5%)18,850 (29.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,877 (80.7%)7,856 (19.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Genesee County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Genesee County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28,77617.3%
35 to 44 Years25,58715.4%
45 to 54 Years29,57617.8%
55 to 64 Years33,65920.3%
65 to 74 Years27,88516.8%
75 to 84 Years14,0288.5%
85 Years and Over6,5493.9%
Total166,060100.0%

Housing Finances in Genesee County

Median Income by Occupancy in Genesee County

Median Income by Occupancy in Genesee County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied116,882 (70.4%)$73,002
Renter-Occupied49,178 (29.6%)$35,176
Average166,060 (100.0%)$58,594

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Genesee County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Genesee County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,863 (2.5%)3,887 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,576 (1.3%)2,399 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,983 (2.5%)4,857 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,174 (2.7%)3,568 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,956 (3.4%)3,412 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9998,550 (7.3%)6,337 (12.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,966 (12.8%)9,021 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99921,962 (18.8%)7,567 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,746 (15.2%)4,103 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,742 (17.7%)2,769 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more18,364 (15.7%)1,258 (2.6%)
Total116,882 (100.0%)49,178 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Genesee County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Genesee County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,623 (3.1%)2,191 (4.5%)
$300 to $49917,614 (15.1%)1,996 (4.1%)
$500 to $79926,161 (22.4%)12,560 (25.5%)
$800 to $99913,143 (11.2%)12,009 (24.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,940 (23.9%)14,344 (29.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99916,743 (14.3%)2,012 (4.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,375 (5.4%)994 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,770 (2.4%)141 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more2,513 (2.1%)287 (0.6%)
Total116,882 (100.0%)49,178 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Genesee County

Housing Structures in Genesee County

Housing Structures in Genesee County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached123,10774.1%
Single Unit, Attached9,1415.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,6051.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,1091.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,7373.5%
10 or more Apartments14,6518.8%
Mobile Home / Other8,7105.2%
Total166,060100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Genesee County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Genesee County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached104,537 (84.9%)18,570 (15.1%)
Single Unit, Attached6,039 (66.1%)3,102 (33.9%)
2 Unit Apartments271 (16.9%)1,334 (83.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments231 (7.4%)2,878 (92.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments254 (4.4%)5,483 (95.6%)
10 or more Apartments137 (0.9%)14,514 (99.1%)
Mobile Home / Other5,413 (62.2%)3,297 (37.9%)
Total116,882 (70.4%)49,178 (29.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Genesee County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Genesee County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room54 (0.1%)1,151 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,166 (1.8%)10,562 (21.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms34,115 (29.2%)25,208 (51.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms47,357 (40.5%)9,339 (19.0%)
8 or more Rooms33,190 (28.4%)2,918 (5.9%)
Total116,882 (100.0%)49,178 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Genesee County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Genesee County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas99,969 (85.5%)34,984 (71.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5,503 (4.7%)675 (1.4%)
Electricity8,910 (7.6%)12,519 (25.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene490 (0.4%)95 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,752 (1.5%)331 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used258 (0.2%)574 (1.2%)
Total116,882 (100.0%)49,178 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Genesee County

Household Vehicle Usage in Genesee County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,951 (3.4%)9,179 (18.7%)
1 Vehicle33,981 (29.1%)25,814 (52.5%)
2 Vehicles49,082 (42.0%)11,542 (23.5%)
3 or more Vehicles29,868 (25.6%)2,643 (5.4%)
Total116,882 (100.0%)49,178 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Genesee County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Genesee County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units49,51067,372
Median Property Value$115,800$178,400
Median Household Income$54,651$13,615
Monthly Housing Costs$549$2,403
Real Estate Taxes$1,919$2,401

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Genesee County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Genesee County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00014,119 (28.5%)5,678 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9998,008 (16.2%)7,838 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99922,761 (46.0%)43,140 (64.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,154 (6.4%)8,309 (12.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999620 (1.3%)1,257 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999217 (0.4%)476 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more631 (1.3%)674 (1.0%)
Total49,510 (100.0%)67,372 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Genesee County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Genesee County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,034 (6.1%)1,811 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9997,027 (14.2%)1,405 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,905 (9.9%)3,086 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,575 (15.3%)3,645 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,358 (18.9%)7,391 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,949 (14.0%)12,604 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,913 (11.9%)10,797 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more4,749 (9.6%)14,829 (22.0%)
Total49,510 (100.0%)67,372 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Genesee County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Genesee County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x25,370 (51.2%)86,388 (128.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,247 (16.7%)34,162 (50.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,423 (8.9%)15,504 (23.0%)
4.0x or more10,538 (21.3%)6,668 (9.9%)
Total49,510 (100.0%)67,372 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Genesee County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Genesee County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,431 (15.0%)370 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49910,038 (20.3%)3,449 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,49927,889 (56.3%)9,784 (14.5%)
Total49,510 (100.0%)67,372 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Genesee County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Genesee County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Genesee County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years27,166 (98.4%)453 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years66,896 (98.7%)884 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years31,462 (90.2%)3,434 (9.8%)
26 to 34 Years40,428 (89.4%)4,766 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years43,333 (92.3%)3,600 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years48,065 (93.1%)3,559 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years54,488 (95.4%)2,618 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years42,853 (99.6%)153 (0.4%)
75 Years and older28,853 (100.0%)14 (0.1%)
Total383,544 (95.2%)19,481 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Genesee County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Genesee County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born27,166 (98.4%)453 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen66,896 (98.7%)884 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,462 (90.2%)3,434 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Genesee County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Genesee County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00055,509 (94.1%)3,491 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99973,917 (93.0%)5,543 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99967,188 (94.3%)4,077 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99956,521 (95.9%)2,397 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over127,755 (97.1%)3,816 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Genesee County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Genesee County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616,724 (60.6%)12,280 (44.5%)
6 to 18 Years32,191 (47.5%)38,649 (57.0%)
19 to 25 Years11,608 (33.3%)21,255 (60.9%)
25 to 34 Years17,788 (39.4%)24,369 (53.9%)
35 to 44 Years14,597 (31.1%)30,622 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years14,882 (28.8%)35,869 (69.5%)
55 to 64 Years19,536 (34.2%)39,341 (68.9%)
65 to 74 Years41,844 (97.3%)30,159 (70.1%)
75 Years and over28,602 (99.1%)23,603 (81.8%)
Total197,772 (49.1%)256,147 (63.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Genesee County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Genesee County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years193 (1.7%)96 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years3,860 (11.2%)1,808 (5.5%)
18 to 34 Years5,045 (11.9%)4,357 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years13,959 (18.6%)15,952 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,461 (27.5%)6,201 (26.8%)
75 Years and over5,691 (48.2%)8,532 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Genesee County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Genesee County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years184 (1.6%)96 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years64 (0.2%)66 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years296 (0.7%)489 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,500 (4.7%)2,076 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,469 (12.4%)1,171 (5.1%)
75 Years and over3,368 (28.5%)3,361 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Genesee County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years165 (1.4%)21 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years170 (0.5%)237 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years722 (1.7%)524 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,924 (2.6%)2,461 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years845 (4.3%)847 (3.7%)
75 Years and over635 (5.4%)1,409 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Genesee County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,636 (10.5%)1,482 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,674 (8.6%)3,231 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,566 (7.4%)6,951 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,409 (7.1%)1,363 (5.9%)
75 Years and over1,253 (10.6%)2,772 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Genesee County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years179 (0.5%)230 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years881 (2.1%)782 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years7,745 (10.3%)10,221 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,915 (14.7%)4,878 (21.0%)
75 Years and over2,820 (23.9%)6,344 (37.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Genesee County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years397 (1.1%)377 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years533 (1.3%)436 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,176 (2.9%)3,506 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,088 (5.5%)1,096 (4.7%)
75 Years and over1,129 (9.6%)2,409 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Genesee County

Computing Device Access in Genesee County

Computing Device Access in Genesee County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop122,79574.0%
Smartphone142,04985.5%
Tablet97,64958.8%
No Computing Device12,4827.5%
Total166,060100.0%

Internet Access in Genesee County

Internet Access in Genesee County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2970.2%
Broadband Home121,06872.9%
Cellular Data Only17,16410.3%
Satellite Internet7,2034.3%
No Internet23,16114.0%
Total166,060100.0%

Genesee County Summary

Genesee County, Michigan is located in the southeastern part of the state and is part of the Flint/Tri-Cities region. It is bordered by Saginaw County to the north, Shiawassee County to the west, Oakland County to the south, and Lapeer County to the east. The county seat is Flint, and the largest city is Flint. Genesee County is home to a population of 425,790 people, making it the fifth most populous county in Michigan.

Geography

Genesee County covers an area of 664 square miles and is located in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan. The county is bordered by Saginaw County to the north, Shiawassee County to the west, Oakland County to the south, and Lapeer County to the east. The terrain of the county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts of the county. The county is home to several rivers, including the Flint River, the Shiawassee River, and the Cass River. The county also contains several lakes, including Mott Lake, Holloway Reservoir, and Lake Fenton.

History

Genesee County was established in 1835 and was named after Genesee County, New York. The county was originally part of Saginaw County, but was split off in 1836. The county was initially populated by Native Americans, but was later settled by European immigrants. The county was home to several industries, including lumber, agriculture, and manufacturing. The city of Flint was founded in 1819 and quickly became the county seat.

Economy

Genesee County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries. The county is home to several major employers, including General Motors, McLaren Health Care, and Hurley Medical Center. The county is also home to several educational institutions, including the University of Michigan-Flint, Mott Community College, and Baker College. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint Children’s Museum, and the Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Genesee County had a population of 425,790 people. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,817. The per capita income for the county was $22,845. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Genesee County is a diverse and vibrant county with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to a variety of industries, educational institutions, and tourist attractions. The county is also home to a diverse population, with a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Genesee County is an important part of the Flint/Tri-Cities region and is an important part of Michigan.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Genesee County?
Total Population of Genesee County is 405,280.
What is the Total Male Population of Genesee County?
Total Male Population of Genesee County is 196,717.
What is the Total Female Population of Genesee County?
Total Female Population of Genesee County is 208,563.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Genesee County?
There are 94.32 Males per 100 Females in Genesee County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Genesee County?
There are 106.02 Females per 100 Males in Genesee County.
What is the Median Population Age in Genesee County?
Median Population Age in Genesee County is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Genesee County
Average Family Size in Genesee County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Genesee County
Average Household Size in Genesee County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Genesee County?
Per Capita income in Genesee County is $33,562.
What is the Median Family Income in Genesee County?
Median Family Income in Genesee County is $75,461.
What is the Median Household income in Genesee County?
Median Household Income in Genesee County is $58,594.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Genesee County?
Income or Wage Gap in Genesee County is 33.3%.
Women in Genesee County earn 66.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Genesee County?
Family Income Deficit in Genesee County is $11,196.
Families that are below poverty line in Genesee County earn $11,196 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Genesee County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Genesee County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Genesee County?
There are 189,641 People in the Labor Forcein in Genesee County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Genesee County?
58.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Genesee County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Genesee County?
Unemployment Rate in Genesee County is 8.5%.