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.

Grand Rapids, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

802

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%723

Hispanic/Latino

5%40

Black

3.9%31

Two or More

0.5%4

Asian

0.2%2

Other

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%16

High School Diploma

28.3%163

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%31

Some College (1+ yr)

22.3%128

Associate's Degree

11.1%64

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%100

Master's Degree

7.8%45

Professional Degree

2.1%12

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,700

Median Renti

$840

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%220

Renter-Occupied

34.1%114

Total Units

373

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%15

$50K–$100K

2.7%6

$100K–$150K

15.9%35

$150K–$200K

33.6%74

$200K–$300K

35%77

$300K–$500K

3.6%8

$500K–$1M

0.9%2

$1M+

1.4%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%13

2010–2019

1.9%7

2000–2009

3.2%12

1990–1999

20.9%78

1980–1989

9.4%35

1970–1979

5.9%22

1960–1969

9.9%37

1950–1959

2.4%9

1940–1949

4%15

1939 or earlier

38.9%145

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.5%279

Electricity

9.9%33

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,250

Mean Household Incomei

$89,497

Per Capita Incomei

$38,168

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

432

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.3%11

$15K–$20K

7.2%24

$20K–$25K

3.3%11

$25K–$30K

1.5%5

$30K–$35K

1.8%6

$35K–$40K

2.1%7

$40K–$45K

2.7%9

$45K–$50K

7.2%24

$50K–$60K

9%30

$60K–$75K

10.8%36

$75K–$100K

18.6%62

$100K–$125K

10.5%35

$125K–$150K

5.7%19

$150K–$200K

9.3%31

$200K+

7.2%24

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

409

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

422

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

45(7.3% of civilian adults)