Kent County, Michigan

Total Population: 658,844

County Seat: Grand Rapids

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Median Home Value

$265,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$80,390

Across all households

Median Age

35.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.2%
Two or More Races4.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

14.5%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$80,390

Mean Household Income

$105,864

Per Capita Income

$41,504

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$265,700

Median Rent

$1,176/mo

Total Housing Units

267,071

Owner-Occupied

70.4%

Renter-Occupied

29.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Married Couple Households

50.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.54

Broadband Internet Access

91.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 26081.