Kentwood, Michigan Population 2021
Kentwood is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 52,036, it is the 23rd largest city in Michigan and the 761st largest city in the United States . Kentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 6.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,707 in 2010. Spanning over 21 miles, Kentwood has a population density of 2,488 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kentwood is $67,921 with a poverty rate of 10.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $899 per month, and the median house value is $158,700. The median age in Kentwood is 34.4 years, 33 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
Kentwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentwoodwas:
- White: 63.37%
- Black or African American: 21.89%
- Asian: 8.68%
- Two or more races: 3.52%
- Other race: 2.31%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,756 | 63.37% |
| Black or African American | 11,314 | 21.89% |
| Asian | 4,489 | 8.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1,819 | 3.52% |
| Some Other Race | 1,194 | 2.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 87 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.07% |
Kentwood Population Pyramid $2021
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,339 | 2.52 | 58.2 |
| Married | 8,692 | 3.25 | 78.8 |
| Non Family | 7,617 | 1.26 | 42.5 |
| Female | 2,997 | 3.25 | 35 |
| Male | 1,033 | 3.56 | 66.7 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,634 | 4.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,282 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 8,870 | 25.83% |
| Some College | 7,591 | 22.10% |
| Associates Degree | 3,011 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,739 | 22.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,218 | 9.37% |
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,737 | 20,564 | 8,122 |
| Black | 6,501 | 5,702 | 1,452 |
| Asian | 2,931 | 1,717 | 650 |
| Hispanic | 2,721 | 2,017 | 482 |
| Other Race | 819 | 483 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 601 | 494 | 166 |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | 9 |
| Islander | 34 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,392
Average Earnings
$42,075
Average Male
$30,521
Average Female
Kentwood Language by Age
Kentwood Language
76.51% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 23.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.18% of the population.
Kentwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,226 | 2,386 | 21.25% |
| White | 29,171 | 2,067 | 7.09% |
| Hispanic | 5,263 | 868 | 16.49% |
| Asian | 4,483 | 264 | 5.89% |
| Other | 1,194 | 244 | 20.44% |
| Multiple | 1,806 | 150 | 8.31% |
10.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
11.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kentwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Black, with 21.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Asian, with 5.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
Kentwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Kentwood Married by Age and Sex
Kentwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Kentwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,001 | 7.68% |
| Black | 281 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 2.76% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 5.86% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.01% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.95% |
Kentwood Veterans by Education
6.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.93%
Born in Kentwood
82.42%
Native Born
17.58%
Foreign Born
9.87%
Non Citizen
7.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.42% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 64.93% having been born in Michigan. 9.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,036 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 51,967 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 51,898 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 51,829 | 48 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 51,781 | 39 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 51,742 | 390 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 51,352 | 491 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 50,861 | 509 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 50,352 | 600 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 49,752 | 566 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 49,186 | 454 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 48,732 | 3,477 | 0.74% |
| 2000 | 45,255 | 7,429 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 37,826 | 7,388 | 2.20% |
| 1980 | 30,438 | 10,128 | 4.13% |
| 1970 | 20,310 | 0.00% |