Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 688,788 with a growth rate of 1.16% 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 14.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (73.88%)
Two or more races (9.74%)
Black or African American (9.5%)
Other race (3.38%)
Asian (3.09%)
Native American (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 486,762 | 73.88% |
| Two or more races | 64,189 | 9.74% |
| Black or African American | 62,581 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 22,242 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 20,340 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 2,631 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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