Kent County's estimated 2026 population is 680,052 with a growth rate of 0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kent County is the 4th largest county in Michigan. The 2010 population was 602,994 and has seen a growth of 12.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.9 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 507,332 adults, (98,825 of whom are seniors) in Kent County.
Female: 333,981 (50.4%)
Male: 329,169 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Kent County includes 72.48% White, 9.77% Black or African American, 3.29% other race, 3.22% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480,632 | 72.48% |
| Two or more races | 71,215 | 10.74% |
| Black or African American | 64,774 | 9.77% |
| Other race | 21,800 | 3.29% |
| Asian | 21,353 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 3,249 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.02% |
Kent County's average per capita income is $52,184. Household income levels show a median of $82,631. The poverty rate stands at 10.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,784 | $148,645 |
| Families | $102,163 | $131,142 |
| Households | $82,631 | $109,612 |
| Non Families | $50,156 | $64,887 |
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