Kentwood, MI Demographics

A map of Kentwood's Population by Race

Kentwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 54,296, a less than 1% change from the 54,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.3% White, 21.5% Black, 10.3% Hispanic, 9.9% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kentwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kentwood has become slightly more racially diverse since 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 Kentwood, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kentwood is ranked the 23rd 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). Kentwood was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kentwood's White Population

28,388 residents of Kentwood, or 52.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kentwood is significantly lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Kentwood ranks 717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Kentwood's population has decreased from 53.8% to 52.3%.

Kentwood is less White than neighboring East Grand Rapids (88.9% White), Cutlerville (59.8% White), Grand Rapids (57.5% White), Wyoming (57.6% White), and Caledonia (87.4% White).

Kentwood's Black Population

11,692 residents of Kentwood, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kentwood is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Kentwood ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Kentwood's population has increased from 18.9% to 21.5%.

Kentwood is more Black than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1.4% Black), Cutlerville (11.5% Black), Grand Rapids (17.5% Black), Wyoming (9% Black), and Caledonia (0.8% Black).

Kentwood's Asian Population

5,396 residents of Kentwood, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kentwood is higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Kentwood ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Kentwood's population has decreased from 11.3% to 9.9%.

Kentwood is more Asian than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.3% Asian), Cutlerville (6.9% Asian), Grand Rapids (2.8% Asian), Wyoming (1.8% Asian), and Caledonia (3.3% Asian).

Kentwood's Hispanic Population

5,586 residents of Kentwood, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kentwood is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Kentwood ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kentwood's population has decreased from 10.9% to 10.3%.

Kentwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.6% Hispanic), and Caledonia (4.5% Hispanic). Kentwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Cutlerville (15.5% Hispanic), Grand Rapids (16.3% Hispanic), and Wyoming (26.5% Hispanic).

Kentwood's Native American/Other Population

310 residents of Kentwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kentwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kentwood ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kentwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kentwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cutlerville (0.5% Native American/Other), Wyoming (0.4% Native American/Other), and Caledonia (0% Native American/Other). Kentwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Grand Rapids (0.7% Native American/Other), and Grand Rapids (0.9% Native American/Other).

Kentwood's Multiracial Population

2,924 residents of Kentwood, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kentwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kentwood ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kentwood's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.4%.

Kentwood is more Multiracial than neighboring East Grand Rapids (4% Multiracial), Grand Rapids (5% Multiracial), Wyoming (4.7% Multiracial), and Caledonia (3.9% Multiracial). Kentwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Cutlerville (5.8% 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.