Jenison, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Jenison, Michigan is 17,334 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 66th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $86,063, the median home value is $257,600, and the median age is 37.4.
17,334
Population
2961
People / sq mi
$86,063
Median Income
$257,600
Median Home Value
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Jenison covers 5.9 sq mi of land at 2961 people per square mile.
About Jenison, MI
The poverty rate is what most separates Jenison from the typical city: 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Jenison is a city in Michigan with a population of 17,334.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $86,063 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.9% — below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $257,600, with typical rent around $1,962.
Roughly 32.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,063
Median Household Income
$36,463
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$257,600
Median Home Value
$1,962
Median Rent
85.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.5%
High School+
32.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
84.2%
Public Transit
9.0%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
11.1%
Foreign Born
99.1%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
13.4%
With Disability
98.1%
Health Insurance
93.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Information | 8.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
| Public Administration | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jenison, Michigan has a population of 17,334 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 66th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Jenison, Michigan is $86,063, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Jenison, Michigan is $257,600, with median monthly rent at $1,962 and a homeownership rate of 85.1%.
The median age in Jenison, Michigan is 37.4 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.