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Kent County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Kent County, Michigan has a population of 663,150, the 4th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $82,631 and the median home value is $289,900. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kent County Quick Facts

Population 663,150
Median Household Income $82,631
Median Home Value $289,900
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 35.9 years
Homeownership Rate 70.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.8%
High School Graduation 92.3%
Cities/Places 20
Population 663,150 4th of 83
Median Income $82,631 13% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment 4.2%

How Kent County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population658,844663,150+0.7%
Median household income$80,390$82,631+2.8%
Median home value$265,700$289,900+9.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 16.1%
$50K-$100K 31.2%
$100K+ 40.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.7%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
2.8%
$25K-$30K
2.9%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.0%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
14.2%
$100K-$125K
10.9%
$125K-$150K
8.5%
$150K-$200K
10.1%
$200K+
11.0%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%
68.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,243/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

48out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Kent County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Grand Rapids198,535$69,10816.9%$244,500
Wyoming77,353$73,67710.5%$225,200
Kentwood54,296$74,37310.4%$268,200
Forest Hills28,695$158,0053.0%$498,500
Walker25,386$76,3607.6%$295,200
Cutlerville18,780$67,32710.3%$222,600
Grandville16,356$78,4427.3%$271,300
Northview15,268$85,4039.1%$289,300
East Grand Rapids11,445$166,6103.6%$521,300
Comstock Park10,577$59,98411.8%$235,300
Byron Center7,403$122,5532.3%$384,400
Rockford6,218$107,1215.0%$334,400
Sparta4,271$60,7289.3%$215,400
Lowell4,139$72,8754.5%$228,400
Cedar Springs3,670$57,97922.2%$214,000
Caledonia1,671$106,2503.8%$339,000
Kent City1,203$76,5876.0%$167,200
Cannonsburg510N/A0.0%N/A
Sand Lake484$34,28614.1%$165,600
Casnovia377$76,25011.3%$175,000

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Population Overview

Kent County is located in Michigan with a total population of 663,150. It is the 4th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kent County is 35.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kent County is $82,631. This is 13% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $289,900. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.7% vs 5.9%).

Education

40.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kent County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kent County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County has a population of 663,150, 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 $82,631 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Kent County, Michigan?

Kent County contains 20 Census-designated places.