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Population Review

Census ACS · #51 MSA

Grand Rapids Metro Area

The Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,154,320 residents. The median household income is $80,296 and the median home value is $261,600.

1,154,320

Population

356

People / sq mi

$80,296

Median Income

$261,600

Median Home Value

The Grand Rapids CBSA covers 3,242 sq mi of land at 356.0 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.6%
Black or African American6.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%

Economy & Income

$80,296

Median Household Income

$39,932

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Grand Rapids metro's price level is 95.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $80,296 has the buying power of $84,039 in average-priced US metros.

95.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$84,039

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$80,296

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$261,600

Median Home Value

$1,138

Median Rent

74.3%

Homeownership

Education

92.5%

High School+

35.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

11.2%

Work From Home

22.1 min

Avg Commute

14.9%

Foreign Born

Grand Rapids spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, Mi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,154,320 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #51 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Grand Rapids metro area is $80,296, with a per capita income of $39,932.

The Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, Mi CBSA spans the state of Michigan.

Data for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, Mi CBSA (24340) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.