Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI Metro Area is the second largest metropolitan area in Michigan, with a population of 1,081,665 in 2020. The city is home to many different businesses including The BOB, one of the city's premier entertainment venues. There are also many year-round outdoor activities like hiking and fishing at Wyoming State Park or biking along the Grand River. Additionally, there are several demographic organizations that serve the area like the Greater Grand Rapids African American Leadership Forum and Grand Rapids Urban League. For sports fans, Grand Rapids hosts professional hockey teams such as the Grand Rapids Griffins and yearly events such as the Meijer State Games of Michigan and Ironman Triathlon competition.
The population in Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area is 1,081,665. There are 405 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area
- 53.0% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metro Area
- 79.3% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander