CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grand Rapids

Michigan · 189,126 residents · 44.776 sq mi

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Grand Rapids has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,809. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $57,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 29.9

US median: 33.0

Average education

21% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 17%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

189,126

−4%vs 2000

vs 197,800 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

4,224 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 4,418 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

29.9

−2%vs 2000

vs 30.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024199K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,809

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,224 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,070

−32%vs 2000

vs $17,661 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.1%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$57,600

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $91,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$414

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $531 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

59.9%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 59.7% in 2000

40.1% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−12%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic62.5%(123,537)

Black19.9%(39,401)

Hispanic / Latino13.1%(25,818)

Asian1.6%(3,147)

Other0%

Diversity Score65.6%(129,822)

1990

White, non-Hispanic76.7%(145,123)

Black18.6%(35,134)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(8,447)

Asian1%(1,968)

Other3.6%(6,901)

Diversity Score53.2%(100,638)

Diversity Score

−19%vs 2000

vs 66 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.8%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.4%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.7%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.3 min

+37%vs 2000

vs 11.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 189,126 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $26,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,600, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 16.1% of people in Grand Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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