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Population Review

East Grand Rapids, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 11,394 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $168,487, the median home value is $488,500, and the median age is 37.0.

The population has grown 8.6% since 2010 (10,699 → 11,616).

11,394

Population

3891

People / sq mi

$168,487

Median Income

$488,500

Median Home Value

East Grand Rapids covers 2.9 sq mi of land at 3891 people per square mile.

About East Grand Rapids, MI

East Grand Rapids is a city in Michigan with a population of 11,394. It ranks #91 among cities in Michigan by population. The median age is 37.0, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in East Grand Rapids is $168,487, above the US median of $74,580. 2.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $488,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,845. The homeownership rate of 94.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in East Grand Rapids reflects 82.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.9% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.0 minutes each way.

East Grand Rapids city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of East Grand Rapids city had a population of 10,699 in 2010 and 11,616 in 2024, a 8.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,956 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.

2019 · 12K20102024

11,616

Population (2024)

10,699

Population (2010)

11,956

Peak (2019)

0.60%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,699
201110,843
201211,013
201311,202
201411,353
201511,518
201611,696
201711,737
201811,868
201911,956
202011,395
202111,395
202211,413
202311,484
202411,616

Race & Ethnicity

White91.9%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$168,487

Median Household Income

$73,756

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$488,500

Median Home Value

$1,845

Median Rent

94.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

99.3%

High School+

82.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

66.9%

Public Transit

23.9%

Work From Home

17.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.1%

Foreign Born

96.5%

Non-English at Home

3.0%

Veterans

4.9%

With Disability

98.9%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.5%
Manufacturing15.3%
Information7.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.8%
Transportation & Warehousing3.4%
Public Administration3.4%
Construction2.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%
Retail Trade0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Grand Rapids, Michigan has a population of 11,394 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is $168,487, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is $488,500, with median monthly rent at $1,845 and a homeownership rate of 94.3%.

The median age in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 37.0 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The population has grown 8.6% since 2010 (10,699 → 11,616).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.