Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Flint: County seat of Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
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Flint is a city located in the county of Genesee in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 102,434 and a population density of 1,161 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94,968 inhabitants.
The city was created 205 years ago in 1817.
Flint is a city in Michigan, United States. It is the largest city and seat of Genesee County. Located along the Flint River, 66 miles northwest of Detroit, it is a principal city within the region known as Mid Michigan. At the 2020 census, Flint had a population of 81,252, making it the twelfth-largest city in Michigan.
Flint was founded as a village by fur trader Jacob Smith in 1819, just a few miles away from the site where Thomas Willets had established Saginaw Village in 1815. The two villages merged into Flint Township on September 29, 1821. On February 23, 1833, Flint was incorporated as a city; it was named after the local river which flows through the county.
The city became a major lumbering area and served as a port for Great Lakes trade in the early 19th century; however its status as a major port declined after railroad lines were constructed through northern Michigan at Port Huron and Grand Rapids between 1870–1880. Since that time, Flint has shifted away from manufacturing to focus more on healthcare services and education administration.
The city is home to several international companies including General Motors (GM), McLaren Health Care Systems (which owns McLaren Medical Center), and Aver
Quick Facts about Flint
| Population : | 94,968 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Genesee County |
| Postal code : | 48501-48507, 48532 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 810 |
| Area : | 88.21 km2 |
| Official name : | Flint |
| Altitude : | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city : | Flint is capital of Genesee County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (205 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 04:53:36 (1st February 2023) |
| Density : | 1,077 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Flint is located at 43°0'45"N 83°41'15"W (43.0125300, -83.6874600). It has 2 neighbors: Ann Arbor and Davison.
Flint map
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Official website of Flint
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Flint decreased by 7.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 102,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 101,256 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 100,233 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 99,479 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 98,617 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 97,823 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 97,110 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 96,460 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 95,926 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,538 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 94,968 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Flint
1 Stepping Stone Falls
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2 Sloan Museum
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Where ot Eat in Flint
1 Red Lobster
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2 Jersey Mike's Subs
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Where to Stay in Flint
1 Best Western Plus Flint Airport Inn & Suites
6075 Hill 23 Dr, Flint, MI 48507, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Red Roof Inn Flint - Bishop Airport
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Other Places in Flint
1 Flint City Council
1101 Saginaw St # 310, Flint, MI 48502 ➦ Show Map
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2 FLINT CITY HALL
1101 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502 ➦ Show Map
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3 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Service Center
1525 Elms Rd, Flint, MI 48532, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Flint (200)
People born in Flint, including basketball player Deanna Nolan, filmmaker, author, social critic, and liberal activist Michael Moore, actress Sandra Bernhard, .
List
- Mashona Washington (US female tennis player) she was born in 31/05/1976
- Matt Trannon (American basketball player) he was born in 07/07/1983
- Terry Crews (American football player and actor) he was born in 30/07/1968
- Stephen Smale (American mathematician) he was born in 15/07/1930
- Glen Rice (American basketball player) he was born in 28/05/1967
- Lydia Maria Adams DeWitt (American pathologist and anatomist) she was born in 01/02/1859
- Sinnamon Love (American movie actress) she was born in 31/12/1973
- Nancy Kovack (American actress) she was born in 11/03/1935
- Claressa Shields (American boxer) she was born in 17/03/1995
- Betty Carter (American jazz singer, recording artist, songwriter) she was born in 16/05/1929
- Tim Thomas (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 15/04/1974
- Harlow Curtice (American businessman) he was born in 15/08/1893
- Andre Dirrell (Olympic boxer) he was born in 07/09/1983
- Charles Wolcott (Member of the Universal House of justice) he was born in 29/09/1906
- Sylvia Massy (American record producer) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Sue Novara-Reber (American bicycle racer) she was born in 22/11/1955
- JaVale McGee (American basketball player) he was born in 19/01/1988
- Stalking Cat (American man best known for extensive body modifications) he was born in 27/08/1958
Schools in Flint
College & universities near Flint, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171146 | University of Michigan-Flint | Flint (MI) | 48502-1950 |
| 169275 | Mott Community College | Flint (MI) | 48503-2089 |
| 169983 | Kettering University | Flint (MI) | 48504-6214 |
| 169947 | Flint Institute of Barbering Inc | Flint (MI) | 48504-4395 |
| 172015 | Ross Medical Education Center-Flint | Flint (MI) | 48507 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Flint, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| LPE | Lapeer station | 73 Howard St. | RAIL |
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
Post offices near Flint
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Flin Post Office | Flint (MI) | 48502 |
| Flin Post Office | Flint (MI) | 48502 |
| Cody Post Office | Flint (MI) | 48507 |
| Mott Park Post Office | Flint (MI) | 48504 |
| Northsid Post Office | Flint (MI) | 48505 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Flint , Illinois township in Pike County, Illinois with a population of 76 people.
Other cities in Genesee County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Genesee County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burton | 28,462 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Mount Morris | 20,211 | Village in Illinois |
| Davison | 19,254 | City in Michigan |
| Beecher | 10,232 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Atlas | 7,851 | Township in Genesee County, Michigan |
| Flushing | 7,840 | City in Michigan |
| Grand Blanc | 7,828 | City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States |
| Argentine | 6,479 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Lake Fenton | 5,559 | Census designation in Genesee County, Michigan, USA |
| Swartz Creek | 5,491 | City in Michigan, US |
| Linden | 3,954 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Clio | 2,480 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Goodrich | 1,883 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Montrose | 1,538 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Otisville | 824 | Town |
| Gaines | 357 | Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Flint distances to largest Michigan cities
