East Grand Rapids is a city located in Kent County Michigan. East Grand Rapids has a 2024 population of 11,441. East Grand Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,392 in 2020.
The average household income in East Grand Rapids is $225,057 with a poverty rate of 1.7%. The median age in East Grand Rapids is 37.5 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Grand Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,631 | 93.38% |
| Two or more races | 376 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.62% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,850 | 2.95 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 2,917 | 3.3 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.21 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Female | 253 | 3.36 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 62 | 2.52 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
95.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 0.55% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,631 | 36.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,242 | 44.8% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 4.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some College | 560 | 7.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,830 | 6,803 | 5,577 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 164 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 126 | 92 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 50 |
| Black | 56 | 42 | 42 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 33 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 82.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,970 | $99,213 | $46,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,112 | $124,688 | $68,125 |
| High School Graduate | $47,500 | $45,833 | $53,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $83,444 | $103,354 | $54,509 |
| Some College | $56,094 | $71,339 | $22,692 |
$83,444
Average Earnings
$103,354
Average Male
$54,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of East Grand Rapids residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,545 | 180 | 1.71% |
| Black | 111 | 14 | 12.61% |
1.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.28%
Male Poverty Rate
2.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Grand Rapids is Black, with 12.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Grand Rapids is White, with 1.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.59% |
| High School | 2.82% |
| Some College | 2.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.76% |
| Female Employed | 1.38% |
| Male Employed | 1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $173,529 | $244,584 |
| Households | $160,417 | $225,057 |
| Married Families | $184,323 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,284 | $108,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.2%
Male Marriage Rate
70.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 257 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.55%
Born in East Grand Rapids
95.68%
Native Born
4.32%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
3.15%
Naturalized
95.68% of East Grand Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 67.55% having been born in Michigan. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,503 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 11,490 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 11,478 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 11,466 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 11,453 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 11,441 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 11,429 | 37 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 11,392 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 11,391 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 11,392 | -560 | -4.69% |
| 2019 | 11,952 | 79 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 11,873 | 128 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 11,745 | 43 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 11,702 | 181 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 11,521 | 166 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 11,355 | 152 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 11,203 | 188 | 1.71% |
| 2012 | 11,015 | 171 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 10,844 | 145 | 1.36% |
| 2010 | 10,699 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,764 | -43 | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 10,807 | -107 | -0.98% |
| 1980 | 10,914 | -1,651 | -13.14% |
| 1970 | 12,565 | 1,641 | 15.02% |
| 1960 | 10,924 | 4,521 | 70.61% |
| 1950 | 6,403 | 1,504 | 30.7% |
| 1940 | 4,899 | 875 | 21.74% |
| 1930 | 4,024 | -7,479 | -65.02% |