Kentwood, MI Demographics

A map of Kentwood's Population by Race

Kentwood, Michigan had a population of 54,304 in 2020. It was 53.8% White, 18.9% Black, 11.3% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kentwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is the 23rd most populous. 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's White Population

29,224 residents of Kentwood identify as White, or 53.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kentwood less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #717 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is less White than neighboring East Grand Rapids (89.7% White), Cutlerville (65.5% White), Grand Rapids (57.5% White), Wyoming (58.1% White), and Caledonia (90% White).

Kentwood's Black Population

10,246 residents of Kentwood identify as Black, or 18.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kentwood slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is more Black than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1% Black), Cutlerville (11.3% Black), Grand Rapids (18.3% Black), Wyoming (8.4% Black), and Caledonia (1.5% Black).

Kentwood's Asian Population

6,119 residents of Kentwood identify as Asian, or 11.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kentwood slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is more Asian than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1.8% Asian), Cutlerville (5.3% Asian), Grand Rapids (2.3% Asian), Wyoming (3.2% Asian), and Caledonia (1% Asian).

Kentwood's Hispanic Population

5,897 residents of Kentwood identify as Hispanic, or 10.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kentwood slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.8% Hispanic), and Caledonia (3.6% Hispanic). Kentwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Cutlerville (11.5% Hispanic), Grand Rapids (16.5% Hispanic), and Wyoming (25.4% Hispanic).

Kentwood's Native American/Other Population

383 residents of Kentwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Grand Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), Wyoming (0.6% Native American/Other), and Caledonia (0.3% Native American/Other). Kentwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cutlerville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Grand Rapids (0.8% Native American/Other).

Kentwood's Multiracial Population

2,435 residents of Kentwood identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kentwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Kentwood is ranked #288 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kentwood is more Multiracial than neighboring East Grand Rapids (4.4% Multiracial), Wyoming (4.4% Multiracial), and Caledonia (3.5% Multiracial). Kentwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Cutlerville (5.4% Multiracial), and Grand Rapids (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.