U.S. County · Profile

Kent County

661.4KTotal Population
758Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.13%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Kent County has a population of 661,354 as of 2023. It is located in Michigan.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Kent County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.5%499,322
Hispanic or Latino11.1%73,410
Black or African American9.7%64,151
Two or More Races8.0%52,908
Some Other Race3.3%21,825
Asian3.1%20,502
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%2,645
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Kent County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$76,247
2.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,342
2.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
10.7%
7.0% below national average
Median Age
35.6 years

Income & Poverty

$76,247Median Household Income
$39,342Per Capita Income
10.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,247$100,762
Families$93,711$119,860
Married-couple Families$93,711$104,956
Nonfamily Households$45,201$48,817

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Kent County, Michigan.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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