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West Grand

Michigan · Grand Rapids · 15,177 residents · 2.709 sq mi
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The short version

West Grand has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $212,446. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Grand; 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 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,177
Population density
5,602 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,070
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,181
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,446
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,171
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.8%
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(8,698)
Black12.2%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(3,776)
Asian2.1%(314)
Other3.6%(544)
Diversity Score74.1%(11,253)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(8,698)
Black12.2%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(3,776)
Asian2.1%(314)
Other3.6%(544)
Diversity Score74.1%(11,253)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
9.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan has about 15,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan earns about $57,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $212,446, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Grand, Grand Rapids, Michigan?

About 21.5% of people in West Grand, 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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