Michigan

Genesee

406,211
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Genesee

Genesee, Michigan, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,268. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 406,211.

Its recorded population peaked at 450,449 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 10 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Fox Wars (First Fox War 1712), and 71 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020406,211
2010425,790
2000436,141
1990430,459
1980450,449
1970444,341
1960374,313
1950270,963
1940227,944
1930211,641
1920125,668
191064,555
190041,804
189039,430
188039,220
187033,900
186022,498
185012,031
18404,268
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Genesee

Military engagements that took place in Genesee, Michigan.

Fox Wars (First Fox War 1712)
1712

Historic places in Genesee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Genesee, Michigan.

Hotel Durant
Flint
McAra, John, House
Davison
House at 5556 Flushing Road
Flushing
Bird/Boyd Farm House
Byron
Green, Alanson, Farm House
Goodrich
Civic Park Historic District
Flint
Elks Lodge Building
Flint
Durant-Dort Carriage Company Office
Flint
House at 1339 Cummings Road
Davison
Berridge Hotel
Flint
Bangs, Benjamin, House
Fenton
Flint Journal Building
Flint
Knight, Morris A., House
Flint
House at 4344 Frances Road
Clio
Hegel Road Historic District
Goodrich
Johnson, Abner C., House
Flint
Trump, Edwin, House
Fenton
Genesee County Courthouse and Jail
Flint
First National Bank and Trust Company Building
Flint
Glenwood Cemetery
Flint
City of Flint Municipal Center
Flint
Whaley, Robert J., House
Flint
House at 4305 South Linden Road
Flint
Dibbleville-Fentonville Historic District
Fenton
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Genesee

When does Genesee first appear in the US census?
Genesee, Michigan first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,268.
What is the population of Genesee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Genesee had a recorded population of 406,211.
When did Genesee's population peak?
Genesee's recorded population peaked at 450,449 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Genesee?
1 documented military engagement took place in Genesee, including Fox Wars (First Fox War 1712).
How many historic places are in Genesee?
71 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Genesee, Michigan.
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