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Kent County

State:
Michigan
County Seat:
Grand Rapids

Kent County's estimated 2025 population is 666,222 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 4th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 602,994 and has seen a growth of 10.49% since that time.

666,222
Total Population
785
Population Density (mi²)
4
Population Rank (State)
2.4K 0.37%
Annual Population Growth

Kent County Population

Kent County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Kent County includes 73.88% White, 9.5% Black or African American, 3.38% other race, 3.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White486,76273.88%
Two or more races64,1899.74%
Black or African American62,5819.5%
Other race22,2423.38%
Asian20,3403.09%
Native American2,6310.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander990.02%

Kent County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Kent County's average per capita income is $50,437. Household income levels show a median of $80,390. The poverty rate stands at 10.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$115,149$143,842
Families$99,116$126,570
Households$80,390$105,864
Non Families$47,952$62,033

$50,437

Average Income

$80,390

Median Household Income

10.57%

Poverty Rate