Grand Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
197,768
Population
4,416/sq mi density
$65,526
Median Income
$33,953 per capita
$225,500
Home Value
$307,094 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
910
Violent Crime/100K
2,506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,526 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
910 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
197,768
Census 2023
Population Density
4,416
per square mile
Land Area
45.3
square miles (117.4 km²)
Median Age
32.1 yrs
17% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
61%
Black
17.9%
Hispanic
16.1%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.2%
Spanish
16.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.3%
Veterans
4.1%
32% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.9%
8% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.3%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.7%
10% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.376
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 197,768 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,416 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 45.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 83.2% |
| Spanish | 16.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% |
| Disability | 11.9% |
| Health Insurance | 92.3% |
| Uninsured | 7.7% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.376 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |