Unified School District · MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 192,192. The median household income is $69,746 and the median age is 32.3.
192,192
Population
4567
People / sq mi
$69,746
Median Income
32.3
Median Age
Grand Rapids Public Schools covers 42 sq mi of land at 4566.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$69,746
Median Household Income
$36,000
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$244,200
Median Home Value
$1,254
Median Rent
55.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.5%
High School+
41.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Rapids Public Schools serves a community with a population of 192,192 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Grand Rapids Public Schools is $69,746, with a per capita income of $36,000. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Grand Rapids Public Schools is 60.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Grand Rapids Public Schools, 89.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Grand Rapids Public Schools is $244,200, with a median rent of $1,254. The homeownership rate is 55.1%.
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Data for Grand Rapids Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2616440).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.