Flushing, MI Demographics

A map of Flushing's Population by Race

Flushing, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,284, a slight decrease from the 8,411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Flushing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Flushing has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Flushing, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Flushing is ranked the 123rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Flushing was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Flushing's White Population

7,298 residents of Flushing, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Flushing is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Flushing ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Flushing's population has increased from 87.3% to 88.1%.

Flushing is more White than neighboring Swartz Creek (86.6% White), Montrose (84.3% White), and Beecher (25.9% White). Flushing is less White than neighboring Lennon (89.9% White), and New Lothrop (97.1% White).

Flushing's Black Population

238 residents of Flushing, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Flushing is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Flushing ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Flushing's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Flushing is more Black than neighboring Swartz Creek (0.8% Black), Lennon (0.4% Black), Montrose (1.8% Black), and New Lothrop (0% Black). Flushing is less Black than neighboring Beecher (59.1% Black).

Flushing's Asian Population

92 residents of Flushing, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Flushing is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Flushing ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Asian residents' share of Flushing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Flushing is more Asian than neighboring Swartz Creek (0.2% Asian), Lennon (0% Asian), Montrose (0% Asian), Beecher (0.1% Asian), and New Lothrop (0% Asian).

Flushing's Hispanic Population

260 residents of Flushing, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Flushing is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Flushing ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Flushing's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Flushing is more Hispanic than neighboring New Lothrop (1.8% Hispanic). Flushing is less Hispanic than neighboring Swartz Creek (4% Hispanic), Lennon (5.8% Hispanic), Montrose (5.4% Hispanic), and Beecher (7.1% Hispanic).

Flushing's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Flushing, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Flushing is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Flushing ranks 520th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Flushing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Flushing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swartz Creek (0% Native American/Other), Lennon (0% Native American/Other), Montrose (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Lothrop (0% Native American/Other). Flushing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beecher (0.8% Native American/Other).

Flushing's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Flushing, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Flushing is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Flushing ranks 447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Flushing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Flushing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Flushing is more Multiracial than neighboring Lennon (3.9% Multiracial), and New Lothrop (1.1% Multiracial). Flushing is less Multiracial than neighboring Swartz Creek (8.4% Multiracial), Montrose (8.3% Multiracial), and Beecher (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.