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Kent City

Michigan · 1,057 residents · 1.339 sq mi
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Kent City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,200. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,057
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.6
+9%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8681K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kent City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,897
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,599
+19%since 2000
from $13,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(919)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.1%(287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(847)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(188)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score41.9%(443)
Diversity Score
42
+55%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kent City, Michigan?

Kent City, Michigan has about 1,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kent City, Michigan?

The typical household in Kent City, Michigan earns about $36,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kent City, Michigan expensive?

In Kent City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $97,200, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Kent City, Michigan?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kent City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kent City, Michigan?

About 18.2% of people in Kent City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kent City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Kent City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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