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.

Kentwood, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,296

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.3%28,388

Black

21.5%11,692

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%5,586

Asian

9.9%5,396

Two or More

5.4%2,924

Other

0.4%242

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,342

High School Diploma

21.1%7,727

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%2,055

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%4,974

Associate's Degree

8.8%3,231

Bachelor's Degree

25%9,184

Master's Degree

9.1%3,358

Professional Degree

1.5%560

Doctorate

1%376

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

11.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$268,200

Median Renti

$1,260

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%13,033

Renter-Occupied

38.7%8,212

Total Units

22,322

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%834

$50K–$100K

3.6%473

$100K–$150K

6.5%844

$150K–$200K

11.5%1,496

$200K–$300K

33.5%4,360

$300K–$500K

34.3%4,466

$500K–$1M

3.1%406

$1M+

1.2%154

Rent Distribution

Under $500

490

$500–$750

365

$750–$1,000

1,138

$1,000–$1,250

1,944

$1,250–$1,500

1,547

$1,500–$2,000

1,508

$2,000+

1,011

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%300

2010–2019

6.6%1,482

2000–2009

14.2%3,160

1990–1999

14.9%3,330

1980–1989

18%4,015

1970–1979

20.6%4,603

1960–1969

11.2%2,506

1950–1959

7.9%1,760

1940–1949

2.9%658

1939 or earlier

2.3%508

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84%17,847

Electricity

13.8%2,937

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%265

No Fuel

0.4%92

Wood

0.2%47

Other

0.2%41

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,373

Mean Household Incomei

$90,940

Per Capita Incomei

$36,116

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

29,899

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%776

$10K–$15K

2.7%567

$15K–$20K

4.3%916

$20K–$25K

2.6%545

$25K–$30K

2.6%547

$30K–$35K

2.9%622

$35K–$40K

3.9%827

$40K–$45K

4.9%1,042

$45K–$50K

3.8%808

$50K–$60K

9.6%2,029

$60K–$75K

9.5%2,014

$75K–$100K

14.9%3,171

$100K–$125K

11%2,345

$125K–$150K

8.7%1,840

$150K–$200K

8.5%1,803

$200K+

6.6%1,393

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,41219.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

751

India

315

Germany

261

Korea

217

China

184

Guatemala

182

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,866

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,549

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,878(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured