Kent County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 663,150 | — | #105 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,631 | +10.0% | #491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $289,900 | +2.8% | #677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,243 | +6.9% | #486 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -20.2% | #802 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kent County has a population of 663,150, making it the #105 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kent County is $82,631, ranking #491 out of 3,222 counties — 10.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Kent County is $289,900 (+2.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,243/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.3%.
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95.2% of residents in Kent County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Kent County, Michigan
Kent County, Michigan has a total population of 663,150, making it the 105th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kent County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kent County is $82,631, which ranks #491 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Kent County is $289,900, 2.8% above the national median. Renters in Kent County pay a median gross rent of $1,243 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kent County, 40.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Kent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.4%).
All data for Kent County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.