Kentwood, MI

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2024 Population

54,296

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.1

1.15% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.4%

9.69% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,373

0.986% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$268,200

7.71% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

28,549

1.46% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Kentwood, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.2% of the residents in Kentwood, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kentwood, MI are Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood (95 degrees awarded in 2024), Mosley School of Cosmetology (71 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids (53 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Kentwood, MI was $268,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

Most people in Kentwood, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kentwood, MI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kentwood, MI is home to a population of 54.3k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.7% of Kentwood, MI residents were born outside of the country (9.64k people).

In 2024, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.4k people) in Kentwood, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.2%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.2% of Kentwood, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kentwood, MI was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kentwood, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kentwood, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
28.4k ± 1.59k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.75k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.4k ± 890

10.3%

Hispanic Population

5.59k people

10.3% of the people in Kentwood, MI are hispanic (5.59k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kentwood, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,098 ± 7,048 people
India
80,532 ± 6,939 people
Iraq
55,181 ± 5,751 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

Foreign-Born Population

17.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.64k people

17.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.23k people

As of 2024, 17.7% of Kentwood, MI residents (9.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kentwood, MI was 17.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kentwood, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
620 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
337 ± 153
Gulf War (1990s)
296 ± 140

Kentwood, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kentwood, MI.

Health

96.1% of the population of Kentwood, MI has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.87%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.38%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kentwood, MI declined by 2.66% from 3.97% to 3.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kentwood, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Kentwood, MI employs 28.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kentwood, MI were Manufacturing (6,348 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,336 people), and Retail Trade (3,244 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($83,087), Utilities ($67,153), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,029).

Employment

Occupations

28.5k

2024 Value

± 1,460

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 7.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kentwood, MI grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 28.1k employees to 28.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kentwood, MI, are Production Occupations (3,766 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,045 people), and Management Occupations (2,522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kentwood, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

28.5k

2024 Value

± 1,460

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 7.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kentwood, MI grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 28.1k employees to 28.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kentwood, MI, are Manufacturing (6,348 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,336 people), and Retail Trade (3,244 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kentwood, MI, though some of these residents may live in Kentwood, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,693

Median earning men ± $2,301

$38,613

Median earning women ± $3,161

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($83,599), Information ($66,625), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,777).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($63,353), Public Administration ($61,424), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kentwood, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Kentwood, MI awarded 219 degrees. The student population of Kentwood, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 13 male students and 269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kentwood, MI are White (84 and 38.4%), Hispanic or Latino (50 and 22.8%), Unknown (45 and 20.5%), and Black or African American (27 and 12.3%).

The largest universities in Kentwood, MI by number of degrees awarded are Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood (95 and 43.4%), Mosley School of Cosmetology (71 and 32.4%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids (53 and 24.2%).

The most popular majors in Kentwood, MI are Medical Assistant (78 and 35.6%), General Cosmetology (57 and 26%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (35 and 16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 282 students enrolled in Kentwood, MI, 4.61% men and 95.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 125 records, of which 98.4% were women and 1.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
78 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
57 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kentwood, MI was Medical Assistant with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kentwood, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
95 degrees awarded
Mosley School of Cosmetology
71 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids
53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood with 95 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kentwood, MI, which is 0.058 times less than the 207 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 84 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 50 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kentwood, MI was $268,200 in 2024, which is 0.806 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $249,000 to $268,200, a 7.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Kentwood, MI is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kentwood, MI have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kentwood, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$268,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,983

$13,033

Median Property Taxes

±$847

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kentwood, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kentwood, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2024

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Kentwood, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kentwood, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,373

Median Household Income

± $5,045

21.2k

Number of Households

± 1,214

In 2024, the median household income of the 21.2k households in Kentwood, MI grew to $74,373 from the previous year's value of $73,647.

The following chart displays the households in Kentwood, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kentwood, MI is from Michigan.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2024, 74.1% of workers in Kentwood, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kentwood, MI have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Kentwood, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kentwood, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kentwood, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kentwood, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kentwood, MI (5.58k out of 53.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kentwood, MI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.