Kent City is a village located in Kent County Michigan. Kent City has a 2024 population of 1,380. Kent City is currently growing at a rate of 1.47% annually and its population has increased by 6.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,298 in 2020.
The average household income in Kent City is $74,583 with a poverty rate of 11.3%. The median age in Kent City is 33 years: 34.2 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kent City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,248 | 90.5% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 5.58% |
| Other race | 34 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 485 | 2.84 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 266 | 3.43 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 153 | 1.24 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 47 | 4.47 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 19 | 3.47 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 7.63% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 5.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 434 | 50.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 7.98% |
| Some College | 156 | 18.03% |
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 | 660 | 589 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 120 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 20 | 5 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,875 | $90,893 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,167 | $58,750 | $42,917 |
| High School Graduate | $33,712 | $33,327 | $36,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,084 | $34,475 | $28,558 |
| Some College | $40,769 | $50,417 | $26,667 |
$34,084
Average Earnings
$34,475
Average Male
$28,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.98% of Kent City residents speak only English, while 27.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 996 | 126 | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 28 | 9% |
| Other | 34 | 11 | 32.35% |
| Multiple | 77 | 4 | 5.19% |
11.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
12.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kent City is Other, with 32.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kent City is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.19% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| High School | 4.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Female Employed | 7.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,667 | $85,063 |
| Households | $68,542 | $74,583 |
| Married Families | $100,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,125 | $43,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 3.25% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
73.6%
Born in Kent City
80.06%
Native Born
19.94%
Foreign Born
18.42%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
80.06% of Kent City residents were born in the United States, with 73.6% having been born in Michigan. 18.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,484 | 21 | 1.44% |
| 2028 | 1,463 | 21 | 1.46% |
| 2027 | 1,442 | 20 | 1.41% |
| 2026 | 1,422 | 21 | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 1,401 | 21 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 1,380 | 20 | 1.47% |
| 2023 | 1,360 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,364 | 30 | 2.25% |
| 2021 | 1,334 | 36 | 2.77% |
| 2020 | 1,298 | 108 | 9.08% |
| 2019 | 1,190 | 24 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 1,166 | 26 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1,140 | 17 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 1,123 | 13 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,110 | 17 | 1.56% |
| 2014 | 1,093 | 11 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 1,082 | 9 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,073 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | 1,060 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,054 | 0 | 0% |