Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Grand Rapids, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,445

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%10,173

Two or More

4%463

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%302

Asian

2.3%261

Black

1.4%163

Other

0.7%82

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%28

High School Diploma

4.5%323

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%166

Some College (1+ yr)

5.7%408

Associate's Degree

6.3%456

Bachelor's Degree

36.5%2,627

Master's Degree

28.3%2,036

Professional Degree

8.9%639

Doctorate

6.4%459

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

79.9%

Graduate+

43.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$521,300

Median Renti

$1,862

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.9%3,566

Renter-Occupied

6.1%231

Total Units

3,861

Homeownership

93.9%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%49

$50K–$100K

0.3%9

$100K–$150K

0.9%31

$150K–$200K

0.7%26

$200K–$300K

6.2%220

$300K–$500K

38.3%1,367

$500K–$1M

37.5%1,337

$1M+

14.8%527

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%13

2010–2019

3%115

2000–2009

2.2%86

1990–1999

0.8%29

1980–1989

1.1%41

1970–1979

6.9%266

1960–1969

16%618

1950–1959

30.8%1,191

1940–1949

10.1%391

1939 or earlier

28.8%1,111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.5%3,436

Electricity

7.1%268

Fuel Oil

1.3%51

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%34

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$166,610

Mean Household Incomei

$240,967

Per Capita Incomei

$79,053

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

5,895

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.2%8

$10K–$15K

2.1%78

$15K–$20K

1.1%42

$20K–$25K

0.4%16

$25K–$30K

0.3%12

$30K–$35K

1.6%61

$35K–$40K

0.7%27

$40K–$45K

0.2%9

$45K–$50K

0.8%29

$50K–$60K

2%77

$60K–$75K

3.8%145

$75K–$100K

11.4%431

$100K–$125K

10.5%397

$125K–$150K

7.7%294

$150K–$200K

14.2%539

$200K+

43%1,632

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5434.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

China

Germany

Korea

India

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,658

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,705

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

206(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured