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Grand Rapids

Ohio · 965 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Grand Rapids has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,761. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $127,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
965
−4%since 2000
from 1,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7379311K1K2K1990201020202024Grand Rapids
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,761
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,014 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,304
+23%since 2000
from $19,796 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(961)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(29)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(85)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(909)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score12.6%(122)
Diversity Score
13
+48%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Rapids, Ohio?

Grand Rapids, Ohio has about 965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Rapids, Ohio earns about $41,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Rapids, Ohio expensive?

In Grand Rapids, Ohio, the median home is worth about $127,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Rapids, Ohio?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Rapids, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Ohio?

About 8.3% of people in Grand Rapids, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Rapids, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Rapids, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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