Kent County, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Michigan

The population of Kent County, Michigan is 658,844 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Michigan. The median household income is $80,390, the median home value is $265,700, and the median age is 35.7.

The population of Kent County has grown 11.6% since 2010 (602,994 → 673,002), a +0.79% annualized rate.

Kent County within Michigan · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

658,844

Population

+0.79%

Annual growth

776

People / sq mi

$80,390

Median Income

$265,700

Median Home Value

Kent County covers 849 sq mi of land at 776.1 people per square mile.

About Kent County, MI

Kent County is a county in Michigan with a population of 658,844. It ranks #4 among counties in Michigan by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Kent County is $80,390, above the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $265,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,176. The homeownership rate of 70.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Kent County reflects 39.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.1 minutes each way.

Kent County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Kent County had a population of 602,994 in 2010 and 673,002 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 673,002 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.79%.

673,002

Population (2024)

602,994

Population (2010)

673,002

Peak (2024)

0.79%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	602,994	-	-	estimate
2011	608,543	+5,549	+0.92%	estimate
2012	615,871	+7,328	+1.20%	estimate
2013	624,409	+8,538	+1.39%	estimate
2014	631,464	+7,055	+1.13%	estimate
2015	637,333	+5,869	+0.93%	estimate
2016	644,219	+6,886	+1.08%	estimate
2017	649,722	+5,503	+0.85%	estimate
2018	653,636	+3,914	+0.60%	estimate
2019	656,800	+3,164	+0.48%	estimate
2020	658,524	+1,724	+0.26%	estimate
2021	658,979	+455	+0.07%	estimate
2022	660,134	+1,155	+0.18%	estimate
2023	665,109	+4,975	+0.75%	estimate
2024	673,002	+7,893	+1.19%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.9%
Black or African American	9.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.7

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

14.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

15.7%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

8.9%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$80,390+$9,241 vs state
Mean household income	$105,864
Per-capita income	$41,504
Poverty rate	6.9%-1.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	66.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.5%

Manufacturing

18.7%

Finance & real estate

11.3%

Education & health care

7.9%

Information

5.9%

Construction

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Retail trade

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Kent County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.5% of workers.

How residents commute

1.6%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

74.5%

Public transit

12.7%

Work from home

21.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$265,700+$48,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,176

Median rent

70.4%

Homeownership rate

267,071

Total housing units

95.4%

Occupied

4.6%

Vacant

29.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.1%

With health insurance

95.2%

With broadband internet

15.6%

Foreign-born

5.2%

Veterans (18+)

10.8%

With a disability

87.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.3%

High School+

39.6%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Kent County, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kent County, Michigan has a population of 658,844 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Michigan. Population density is 776 people per square mile.

The population of Kent County has grown 11.6% since 2010 (602,994 → 673,002), a +0.79% annualized rate.

The median household income in Kent County, Michigan is $80,390, with mean (average) household income of $105,864 and per-capita income of $41,504. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Kent County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.9%), Black or African American (9.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Kent County, Michigan is 35.7 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Kent County is $265,700 and median monthly rent is $1,176. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 267,071 total housing units, 4.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Kent County, Michigan is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Detroit is among the largest cities associated with Kent County, Michigan, with a population of 636,644.