World Population Review
Kentwood, Michigan Population 2021
52,036
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. Kentwood reached it's highest population of 52,036 in 2021. 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 Kentwood was:
- 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%
The current population of Kentwood, Michigan is 52,036 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 51,829.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 48,707.
Kentwood, Michigan Population 2021
| 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% |
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Kentwood Population by Race
Kentwood Population Pyramid $2021
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Kentwood Population by Age
Kentwood Households and Families
| 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
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Kentwood Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Kentwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Kentwood Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,392
Average Earnings
$42,075
Average Male
$30,521
Average Female
Kentwood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kentwood Language by Age
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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 Language
Kentwood Poverty by Race
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| 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 Poverty
Kentwood Poverty Rate by Education
Kentwood Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Kentwood Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Kentwood Marital Status
Kentwood Veterans by War
Kentwood Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Kentwood Veterans by Education
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6.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kentwood Veterans by Education
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70.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Kentwood Employment by Age
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Kentwood Employment by Race
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Kentwood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Kentwood Place of Birth
| 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% |