Grand Rapids, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
199,417
Unemployment
5.8%
Poverty
19.9%
Median Home
$156,500
Median Income
$51,333
Median Rent
$947
Grand Rapids SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Grand Rapids, MI Crime Report
5,399
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,666.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
13.64%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Rapids / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,399 | 2,666.0 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 1,443 | 712.5 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 28 | 13.8 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 192 | 94.8 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,102 | 544.2 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,956 | 1,953.5 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 463 | 228.6 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,912 | 1,437.9 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 581 | 286.9 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Grand Rapids, MI Cost Of Living
90
Grand Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
Grand Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Grand Rapids | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
Grand Rapids, MI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Terry Johnston | CC BY 2.0
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Grand Rapids Articles
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Population over time in Grand Rapids
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 199,417 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 197,081 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 195,355 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 193,887 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 192,416 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 190,739 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 189,735 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 189,340 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 189,853 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 190,441 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Rapids
| Race | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 17.5% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Grand Rapids
| Gender | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Rapids for adults over 25
| Education | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Grand Rapids, Michigan
| Income | Grand Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
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