Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    1.16M
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.8
    0.546% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.69%
    2.53% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $82,874
    3.21% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $285,300
    9.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    590,951
    0.608% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.3% of the residents in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI are Grand Valley State University (6,172 degrees awarded in 2024), Grand Valley State University (6,172 degrees), and Grand Rapids Community College (2,109 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI was $285,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

    Most people in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: The spectacular skyline of Grand Rapids, Michigan sits right on the Grand River.
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    Population & Diversity

    Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI is home to a population of 1.16M people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.61% of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI residents were born outside of the country (76.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (887k people) in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 50.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      887k ± 1.7k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      71.7k ± 1.72k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      50.6k ± 2.61k
    10.1%
    Hispanic Population
    117k people

    In 2024, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (887k people) in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 71.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 50.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.1% of the people in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI are hispanic (117k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.61%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    76.8k people
    6.39%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    73.7k people

    As of 2024, 6.61% of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI residents (76.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI was 6.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      16,310 ± 732
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      9,899 ± 899
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6,675 ± 651

    Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.793% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Michigan in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.69%
    Uninsured
    57.1%
    Employer Coverage
    13.4%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    0.793%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI declined by 0.865% from 4.73% to 4.69%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI employs 591k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI were Manufacturing (116,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (85,336 people), and Retail Trade (64,560 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,884), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,955), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,484).

    Employment

    Occupations

    591k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,289
    0.608%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI grew at a rate of 0.608%, from 587k employees to 591k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, are Management Occupations (63,595 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (60,578 people), and Production Occupations (59,010 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    591k
    2024 Value
    ± 6,289
    0.608%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI grew at a rate of 0.608%, from 587k employees to 591k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, are Manufacturing (116,996 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (85,336 people), and Retail Trade (64,560 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, though some of these residents may live in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,903
    Median earning men ± $795
    $39,304
    Median earning women ± $631

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,513), Public Administration ($74,606), and Wholesale Trade ($73,388).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,074), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,362), and Wholesale Trade ($48,740).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,893
      Construction
    2. 1,724
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 1,568
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $7.11M
      Manufacturing
    2. $4.24M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $2.62M
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI awarded 13,703 degrees. The student population of Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 22,037 male students and 32,175 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI are White (9,981 and 75.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,036 and 7.88%), Black or African American (747 and 5.68%), and Unknown (565 and 4.3%).

    The largest universities in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI by number of degrees awarded are Grand Valley State University (6,172 and 45%), Grand Valley State University (6,172 and 45%), and Grand Rapids Community College (2,109 and 15.4%).

    The most popular majors in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI are Liberal Arts & Sciences (928 and 6.77%), Registered Nursing (690 and 5.04%), and General Business Administration & Management (579 and 4.23%).

    The median tuition costs are $27,660 for private four year colleges, and $15,502 and $21,894 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 54,212 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 54,212 students enrolled in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 36,437 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      522 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      505 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      408 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI was Registered Nursing with 522 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Grand Valley State University
      6,172 degrees awarded
    2. Grand Valley State University
      6,172 degrees awarded
    3. Grand Rapids Community College
      2,109 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grand Valley State University with 6,172 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 5,270 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, which is 0.625 times less than the 8,433 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,981 degrees mean that there were 9.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,036 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI was $285,300 in 2024, which is 0.858 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $261,600 to $285,300, a 9.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $285,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,130
    $328,536
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$4,045

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.6% of the housing units in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $82,874
    Median Household Income
    ± $875
    440k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,992

    In 2024, the median household income of the 440k households in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI grew to $82,874 from the previous year's value of $80,296.

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.4%)
    3. Carpooled (7.93%)

    In 2024, 75.3% of workers in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI (110k out of 1.13M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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