Kentwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
54,114
Population
2,587/sq mi density
$73,647
Median Income
$35,843 per capita
$249,000
Home Value
$334,412 Zillow
$1,205
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
406
Violent Crime/100K
2,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,647 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
54,114
Census 2023
Population Density
2,587
per square mile
Land Area
20.9
square miles (54.2 km²)
Median Age
34.7 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 19.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
57%
Black
19.9%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
9.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 22.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.2%
Spanish
22.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
18.3%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.9%
24% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.0%
53% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.445
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 54,114 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,587 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.2% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.0% |
| Black or African American | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
Language
| English Only | 77.2% |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 18.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 9.9% |
| Health Insurance | 96.0% |
| Uninsured | 4.0% |
| Broadband Access | 91.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.445 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |