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Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

1,178,826 Population
3,242.2 Square Miles
363.59 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
37.3 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.4%
18 to 34
24.41%
35 to 64
36.43%
65 and Over
16.75%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
50.05%
Female
49.95%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
6.78%
Native
93.22%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
41.08%
2000 to 2009
21.83%
1990 to 1999
20.56%
Before 1990
16.53%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.05%
High School Grad or Higher
92.95%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.31%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.78%
Dropped Out
4.22%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
88.94%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$42,517
Median Household Income
$81,541
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.37%
Unemployed
3.63%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
9.38%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.63%
Non-poverty
88.37%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.46%
Non-poverty
91.54%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.06%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.94%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.57
Number of Households
447,475
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
48.47%
Married
51.53%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
36.89%
Now Married
52.05%
Widowed
2.36%
Divorced
8.7%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.16%
Now Married
51.02%
Widowed
6.96%
Divorced
10.86%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.86%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
475,009
Occupancy Status
Occupied
94.2%
Vacant
5.8%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
74.81%
Renter Occupied
25.19%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
17.96%
For Sale
5.13%
Other
76.91%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1979
Types of Structures
Single Unit
73.75%
Multi Unit
20.84%
Mobile Home
5.41%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
60.34%
Without Mortgage
39.66%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$316,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,289
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
11%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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