Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Flushing, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,284

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.1%7,298

Two or More

4.3%353

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%260

Black

2.9%238

Asian

1.1%92

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%162

High School Diploma

23.6%1,377

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%203

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%1,020

Associate's Degree

20.3%1,184

Bachelor's Degree

20%1,164

Master's Degree

8.3%487

Professional Degree

1.5%88

Doctorate

0.4%26

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

30.3%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$204,500

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%2,845

Renter-Occupied

21.6%784

Total Units

3,682

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%44

$50K–$100K

1.7%49

$100K–$150K

15.7%447

$150K–$200K

28.6%815

$200K–$300K

38.3%1,090

$300K–$500K

11.7%334

$500K–$1M

1%28

$1M+

1.3%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

105

$750–$1,000

322

$1,000–$1,250

174

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

8.4%309

1990–1999

5.4%197

1980–1989

3%112

1970–1979

24.7%911

1960–1969

17.2%634

1950–1959

15.3%565

1940–1949

7%259

1939 or earlier

18.9%695

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.9%3,227

Electricity

10.8%393

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,025

Mean Household Incomei

$88,068

Per Capita Incomei

$39,256

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

3,865

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%116

$10K–$15K

4.4%160

$15K–$20K

1.1%41

$20K–$25K

0.6%21

$25K–$30K

3.7%134

$30K–$35K

5.4%195

$35K–$40K

2.5%89

$40K–$45K

3.9%140

$45K–$50K

2.8%100

$50K–$60K

8%292

$60K–$75K

11.1%402

$75K–$100K

23.4%848

$100K–$125K

9.5%346

$125K–$150K

9.7%353

$150K–$200K

6.2%225

$200K+

4.6%167

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

140

Residentsi

147

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8125 homes93% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,025/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

61%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

36%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

85% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

590.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,569

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,607

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

411(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured