Flint & Genesee Data
Genesee County is home to 408,615* residents, more than 6,700 businesses employing nearly 173,000 people, and serves as a regional hub for commerce, culture, employment, and education.
Flint is the largest city in Genesee County with an estimated population of 98,310*. The cities of Davison, Fenton and Grand Blanc also anchor the region.
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*U.S. Census 2016 estimate
Flint & Genesee: At-a-Glance
| Diversifying the Economy to Create More and Better Jobs
7,463 new private-sector jobs created since December 2011 – 7% growth in new jobs with average annual earnings of $51,780. (Source: Emsi) |
| Stimulating Personal Wages in Flint & Genesee
Wage growth in Genesee County increased by 24.8% from 2010-2015 in total, overall wages (from $3.9 billion to $4.8 billion) (Source: Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives) |
| Improving Flint & Genesee’s Unemployment Rate
In December 2016, the unemployment rate for Genesee County, which includes Flint, was 5.0%. (Not Seasonally Adjusted) (Source: Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives) |
| Increasing Home Values
Home prices rose by 3.26% in 2016 compared to 2015. (Source: Multiple Listing Service of the East Central Association of REALTORS®) |
| Cultivating a Positive Business Climate
$503 million total investment and contract value supported by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce in 2016. Flint & Genesee tourism generated over $131 million in economic impact in 2016. (Source: Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Annual Report) |