Education
Education Interactive Map
Education shows locations of K-12 schools, and population of school-aged children. Population estimates are for 2016. Data sources include the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), and the U.S. Census. Locations are also include of where Literacy Services are available in the community based on a survey conducted by The Office of Economic Development on behalf of the Flint and Genesee Literacy Network. Bus routes are shown from data provided by the Mass Transportation Authority.
Student Mobility of Flint Community Schools
- Student mobility can be an issue in many urban areas where the population is predominantly minority and are low-income.
- Schools districts in Genesee County and, specifically, Flint Community Schools have declined in student population recently.
- During the period of declining student population in Flint Community Schools, the amount of students that reside within the school district and are enrolling elsewhere has increased. A majority of these students are attending public school academies or charter schools, especially grades K-8. In high school, a majority of students that enroll elsewhere are attending another public school district.
- Recommendations for further analysis include the following: student level monitoring of where they are going,after-school program attendance, and test score performance before and after moving schools; examining changes in school or district policies and opening/closing of schools; investigate socioeconomic factors of families in the region; continued analysis on student data presented in the report.
Economic
Economic Interactive Map
Economic Development shows locations that provide assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, household median income for 2010 and estimates for 2016. Data sources: U.S. Census, Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce.
Opportunity Zones Interactive Map
In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act established Opportunity Zones to incentivize long-term investments in low-income communities across the country. These incentives offer capital gains tax relief to investors for new investment in designated Opportunity Zones. Qualified Opportunity Zones retain this designation for 10 years. The Opportunity Zones interactive map shows the 24 opportunity zones are located within the University of Michigan-Flint’s EDA University Center region of study. These 24 include 16 within Genesee County and 9 within the City of Flint. Data available include available sites and buildings (as of 2/10/2020) provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 2018 ACS data, and ESRI retail leakage/surplus and tapestry segmentation data. Data sources: U.S. Census; Urban Institute, ESRI.
Opportunity Zones Dashboard
The Opportunity Zones interactive dashboard shows the 24 opportunity zones are located within the University of Michigan-Flint’s EDA University Center region of study. In addition, charts and lists of opportunity zone investment, consumer profiles, and retail market leakage/surplus are available. Data sources: U.S. Census; Urban Institue, ESRI.
Environment
City of Flint Parks Interactive Map
The City of Flint Parks map shows where the parks within the city limits of Flint are located. Supplementary data include bus routes. Park data are valid for August 2019 and were provided by the City of Flint Planning and Zoning Department. The map allows for filtering of data based on amenities within each park, including the following: bike/walking trails, cookout areas, sports, pavilions, and playgrounds.
Flint River Watershed Interactive Map
The Flint River Watershed map shows various hydrologic and enviornmental datasets within the boundaries of the Flint River Watershed, including subwatersheds, National Land Cover Datasets for 2011 and 2016, and lakes/rivers.
Health
Health Interactive Map
The Health interactive map displays various health resources in the Flint area. These include pharmacies, dental resources, blood testing locations, behavioral health clinics, medicaid vision providers, food assistance, and medical clinics. Data was 2016-2017 by an Americorps service member housed at The Office of Economic Development as part of the Flint Community Education Initiative.
2015 Speak to Your Health! Community Survey Interactive Map
Data viewed within this mapping application were from the 2015 Speak to Your Health! Community Survey. The Speak to Your Health! Community Survey was supported by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI Foundation, and the Genesee County Health Department. We would like to thank the Speak to Your Health! Survey Committee members and all those who participated in the project for their assistance. If you have any questiosn or would like to request use of the complete data sets, email speak.data@gchd.us.
Demographic
Demographic Interactive Map
Demographics shows population totals, change, and youth populations. Population is shown for 2000, 2010 and estimates for 2016. Data source: U.S. Census.
City of Flint Community Profiles
In this report, the researchers investigated the demographics and amenities within the City of Flint and within each of the 9 wards located in the city limits. Data from the US Census Bureau, ReferenceUSA, and the City of Flint were used to complete the profiles.
- The population in Flint has approximately 100,000 people, is about 55% African-American and 39% white, with a median age of 36 years old.
- Ward 8 is the largest ward by square miles, mostly due to Bishop International Airport being located within the ward. Ward 3 is second largest but also has a large commercial property (most of Buick City) located within the ward boundaries.
- Wards 1 and 2 have the highest percentage of African-American population. Wards 4 and 8 have the largest white populations. Ward 4 also has the highest Hispanic population within the city.
- Ward 1 has the oldest population (median age of 39 years old) and Ward 5 and 8 have the youngest populations (median age of 33 years old).
- Ward 8’s population has the highest average median household income at $32,300. Ward 3 has the highest poverty rate (50%), although the other wards range from 35% to 43%.
- Ward 5 has the highest number of vacant lots in the city. Ward 3 has the highest percentage of poor or substandard property conditions. Ward 5 also has the highest number of commercial properties.
Census 2020
Census 2020 Response Rates Interactive Map
The Census 2020 response rates interactive map displays the 2020 Census response rates by city/township. Other data includes US Census Bureau Low Response Score (block group and tract) data for the 2020 Census, the first contact method of the 2020 census and broadband residential internet connection data for 2017. Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, FCC.
Census 2020 Response Rates Dashboard
The Census 2020 Response Rates Dashboard displays the response rates for the 2020 Census at the city/township level. In addition, there are lists of the top ten highest and lowest city/township response rates and the top ten highest and lowest county response rates. Data are updated daily. Data source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Census 2020 Genesee County Local Resources Interactive Map
The Census 2020 local resources interactive map displays the 2020 Census Response Rates at the census tract level and the local Community Foundation of Greater Flint grantees assisting in Census 2020 outreach. Other layers include US Census Bureau Low Response Score (block group and tract) data. Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, FCC.
Census 2020 Resources
Below are resources on the 2020 Census:
Be Counted MI 2020 – Michigan Nonprofit Association
Calendar of Events from Community Foundation of Greater Flint Grantees
