Grand Rapids, MI Demographics

A map of Grand Rapids's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	114,097	114,290	57.5%	57.5%
Black	34,779	36,493	17.5%	18.3%
Hispanic	32,415	32,797	16.3%	16.5%
Multiracial	9,966	9,209	5.0%	4.6%
Asian	5,547	4,483	2.8%	2.3%
Native American/Other	1,731	1,645	0.9%	0.8%

Grand Rapids, Michigan has an estimated population of 198,535, a less than 1% change from the 198,917 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.5% White, 17.5% Black, 16.3% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grand Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grand Rapids is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grand Rapids, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grand Rapids is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grand Rapids was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grand Rapids's White Population

114,097 residents of Grand Rapids, or 57.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grand Rapids is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Grand Rapids ranks 710th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.5%.

Grand Rapids is less White than neighboring East Grand Rapids (88.9% White), Comstock Park (74.2% White), Wyoming (57.6% White), Walker (81.8% White), and Northview (84.5% White).

Grand Rapids's Black Population

34,779 residents of Grand Rapids, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grand Rapids is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Grand Rapids ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has decreased from 18.3% to 17.5%.

Grand Rapids is more Black than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1.4% Black), Comstock Park (6.2% Black), Wyoming (9% Black), Walker (3.4% Black), and Northview (3.3% Black).

Grand Rapids's Asian Population

5,547 residents of Grand Rapids, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grand Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Grand Rapids ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Asian residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has increased from 2.3% to 2.8%.

Grand Rapids is more Asian than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.3% Asian), Comstock Park (0.1% Asian), Wyoming (1.8% Asian), and Northview (1.1% Asian). Grand Rapids is less Asian than neighboring Walker (4% Asian).

Grand Rapids's Hispanic Population

32,415 residents of Grand Rapids, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grand Rapids is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Grand Rapids ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.3%.

Grand Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.6% Hispanic), Comstock Park (14.9% Hispanic), Walker (6.2% Hispanic), and Northview (4.3% Hispanic). Grand Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (26.5% Hispanic).

Grand Rapids's Native American/Other Population

1,731 residents of Grand Rapids, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grand Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Grand Rapids ranks 312th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Grand Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Grand Rapids (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wyoming (0.4% Native American/Other). Grand Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Comstock Park (2.7% Native American/Other), and Walker (1.3% Native American/Other).

Grand Rapids's Multiracial Population

9,966 residents of Grand Rapids, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grand Rapids is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Grand Rapids ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Grand Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring East Grand Rapids (4% Multiracial), Comstock Park (1.9% Multiracial), Wyoming (4.7% Multiracial), and Walker (3.4% Multiracial). Grand Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Northview (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.