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East Grand Rapids

Michigan · 11,371 residents · 2.928 sq mi
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East Grand Rapids is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 139% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,371
+6%since 2000
from 10,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,884 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+3%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024East Grand Rapids
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,406
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,772 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,245
+55%since 2000
from $41,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $809 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(10,384)
Black1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(92)
Asian1%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(741)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(10,203)
Black1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(317)
Asian1.8%(200)
Other2%(228)
Diversity Score18.4%(2,094)
Diversity Score
18
+167%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

East Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 11,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in East Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $141,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In East Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $395,200, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 78.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 1.8% of people in East Grand Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Grand Rapids, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, East Grand Rapids, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 564 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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