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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Grand Rapids Metro

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 5 counties · 848,539 residents · 3,242.204 sq mi
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Grand Rapids has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,441. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $65,527.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
848,539
−14%vs 2000
vs 992,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
817K911K1.0M1.1M1.2M1990201020202024Grand Rapids
20241.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,441
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,836 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,753
−34%vs 2000
vs $20,988 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,527
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $112,747 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $545 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(840,077)
Black5.7%(56,578)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(60,811)
Asian1.6%(16,016)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(307,265)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(778,452)
Black5.3%(44,918)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23,554)
Asian0.9%(7,954)
Other2%(17,215)
Diversity Score24.9%(211,462)
Diversity Score
25
−20%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 13.9 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.

In this metro

Principal cities

Grand RapidsCENTRAL201,183WyomingCENTRAL78,588KentwoodCENTRAL54,776
What's inside

5 component counties

Kent CountyCENTRAL675,232Ottawa County308,459Montcalm County69,406Ionia County66,557Barry County63,991
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI?

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI has about 848,539 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI?

The typical household in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI earns about $32,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI expensive?

In Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, the median home is worth about $65,527, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI?

About 9.0% of people in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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