Kentwood, Michigan Population 2022
Kentwood is a city located in Michigan. Kentwood has a 2020 population of 52,105. Kentwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 6.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,732 in 2010.
The average household income in Kentwood is $67,921 with a poverty rate of 11.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $967 per month, and the median house value is $169,700. 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: 61.95%
- Black or African American: 21.20%
- Asian: 9.33%
- Two or more races: 5.12%
- Other race: 2.12%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,077 | 61.95% |
| Black or African American | 10,979 | 21.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 4,833 | 9.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 1,097 | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2,651 | 5.12% |
Kentwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,223 | 2.54 | 57.9 |
| Married | 8,553 | 3.27 | 80.9 |
| Male | 1,030 | 3.55 | 68.5 |
| Female | 2,806 | 3.37 | 37 |
| Non Family | 7,834 | 1.31 | 39 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,694 | 4.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,856 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 8,665 | 25.02% |
| Some College | 7,845 | 22.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,954 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,091 | 23.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,532 | 10.20% |
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| White | 22,102 | 21,037 | 8,689 |
| Asian | 3,114 | 1,804 | 765 |
| Black | 6,309 | 5,665 | 1,519 |
| 2+ Races | 723 | 689 | 167 |
| Native American | 80 | 80 | 17 |
| Other Race | 776 | 526 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 2,460 | 1,953 | 389 |
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%.
$36,803
Average Earnings
$43,669
Average Male
$31,204
Average Female
Kentwood Language by Age
Kentwood Language
77.02% of Kentwood residents speak only English, while 22.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.21% of the population.
Kentwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,851 | 2,796 | 25.77% |
| Hispanic | 5,181 | 687 | 13.26% |
| White | 28,877 | 1,850 | 6.41% |
| Multiple | 2,559 | 155 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 4,829 | 197 | 4.08% |
| Other | 234 | NaN% |
11.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.77%
Male Poverty Rate
13.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kentwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Black, with 25.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kentwood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.69%.
Kentwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
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 | 2,037 | 7.82% |
| Black | 241 | 3.29% |
| Native American | 4 | 5.00% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.72% |
| Other Race | 20 | 2.42% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 3.29% |
Kentwood Veterans by Education
5.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
64.30%
Born in Kentwood
81.82%
Native Born
18.18%
Foreign Born
10.37%
Non Citizen
7.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.82% of Kentwood residents were born in the United States, with 64.30% having been born in Michigan. 10.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 20,310 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 30,438 | 10,128 | 4.13% |
| 1990 | 37,826 | 7,388 | 2.20% |
| 2000 | 45,255 | 7,429 | 1.81% |
| 2010 | 48,732 | 3,477 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 49,186 | 454 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 49,752 | 566 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 50,352 | 600 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 50,861 | 509 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 51,352 | 491 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 51,742 | 390 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 51,781 | 39 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 51,829 | 48 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 51,898 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 51,967 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 52,036 | 69 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 52,105 | 69 | 0.13% |