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Argentine, MI
Census-designated place in Genesee County, Michigan.
Population
2,190
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
925
ZIP codes
0
Argentine and its ZIP codes
Argentine at a glance
- Argentine is about 5.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $125,313 a year, 72% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,700 (42% above Michigan) and median rent is $841 a month.
Local data for Argentine, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Argentine, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,313
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$328,700
Median rent
$841/mo
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (289), Polish Americans (128), Irish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Argentine.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,658
134,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $6,791 per person
How people get to work
Argentine, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Argentine, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
750
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
330
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 15°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Argentine, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Argentine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LindenCity | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| FentonCity | 6 mi | 6.7 |
| ByronVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| GainesVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake FentonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HollyVillage | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| DurandCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| BancroftVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Grand BlancCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| HowellCity | 14 mi | 5 |
| LennonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| VernonVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| FowlervilleVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| FlintCity | 17 mi | 33.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Argentine, MI in?
- Argentine is in Genesee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Argentine, MI?
- About 2,190 people live in Argentine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Argentine?
- Nearby places include Linden (3.2 mi), Fenton (6 mi), Byron (6.1 mi), Gaines (6.7 mi), Lake Fenton (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023