Kent County, Michigan
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kent County
- State
- Michigan
- FIPS Code
- 26081
- State FIPS
- 26
- County FIPS
- 081
Geography
- Land Area
- 848.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 871.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.032497
- Longitude
- -85.547446
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 630,189
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 478,249
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 568,538 | 90.2% |
| Hispanic | 61,652 | 9.8% |
| White | 472,241 | 74.9% |
| Black | 57,566 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 14,496 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,015 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,075 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 442,991 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 35,261 | 7.4% |
| White | 378,278 | 79.1% |
| Black | 46,837 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 13,290 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,638 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,141 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 663,150
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,832
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 65,616
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 480,632 | 72.5% |
| Black | 64,774 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 21,353 | 3.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 482,032
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 272,024 | 56.4% |
| Republican | 146,181 | 30.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 63,827 | 13.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 235,011 | 48.8% |
| Female | 247,008 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 348,083 | 72.2% |
| Hispanic | 33,357 | 6.9% |
| Black | 24,392 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 10,946 | 2.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 297,635
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 230,904 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,605 | 34.8% |
| Black | 8,768 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 4,794 | 43.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 138,347 | 58.9% |
| Female | 159,279 | 64.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 90,845 (20.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 181,855 (40.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 269,136
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $303,096
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,365
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 14.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.