South East Community is a neighborhood of 4,160 people in Grand Rapids. 51.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 26% of the housing stock. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 29.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% less than in Grand Rapids as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South East Community; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,160
Population density
3,977 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,104
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,106
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$175,422
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$922
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.0%
74.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.44 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(561)
Black43.5%(1,810)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(1,628)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other3.5%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(561)
Black43.5%(1,810)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(1,628)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other3.5%(144)
Diversity Score
80
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan?
South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 4,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan?
The typical household in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $24,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?
In South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $175,422, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.
How educated are people in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan?
About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan?
About 51.9% of people in South East Community, Grand Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.
