Kent County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Kent County, Michigan has a population of 658,844, the 4th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $80,390 and the median home value is $265,700. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Kent County Quick Facts

Population 658,844

Median Household Income $80,390

Median Home Value $265,700

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 35.7 years

Homeownership Rate 70.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.6%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 9

Population 658,844 4th of 83

Median Income $80,390 13% higher state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 4.2%

Median Household Income

Kent

$80,390

$71,149

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Kent

$265,700

$217,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 39.1%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

69.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.4%

Renter 29.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

25.1%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

20.9%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 44 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kent County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grand Rapids city	197,768	$65,526	18.6%	$225,500
Wyoming city	76,865	$72,163	10.8%	$203,900
Kentwood city	54,114	$73,647	9.4%	$249,000
Walker city	25,201	$73,835	7.7%	$266,400
Grandville city	16,135	$78,551	6.4%	$251,100
East Grand Rapids city	11,394	$168,487	3.5%	$488,500
Rockford city	6,162	$100,156	4.9%	$294,800
Lowell city	4,133	$71,406	9.1%	$231,100
Cedar Springs city	3,661	$56,711	25.3%	$203,400

Explore Michigan Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Kent County is located in Michigan with a total population of 658,844. It is the 4th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 35.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kent County is $80,390. This is 13% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $265,700. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $217,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.5% vs 5.7%).

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County has a population of 658,844, making it the 4th most populous county in Michigan.

What is the median income in Kent County?

The median household income in Kent County is $80,390 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County contains 9 Census-designated places.