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Here are some statistics to help you get to know more about Grand Rapids and the West Michigan region.
Educational Attainment (Population 25 years and older)
CSA%
U.S.%
High School Graduate
32.332.36
28.43
Some College
23.08
21.22
Associate
7.52
6.38
Bachelor’s
14.73
15.73
Master's
4.95
5.92
Professional
1.42
1.97
Doctorate
.48
.96
Source: Claritas
Population (est)
City of Grand Rapids
192,643
City of Wyoming
70,440
Grand Rapids MSA
770,800
Grand Rapids CSA
1,330,384
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
CSA Demographics
Total Households
491,455
Median Home Values
$139,969
Source: Claritas
CSA Age
Median
34.8
Source: Claritas
CSA Average Income
Average household income
63,809
Median household income
$51,524
Per Capita Income
$23,900
Source: The Right Place
Miles (km) from Kent County to:
Chicago
180 (289)
Cleveland
300 (482)
Detroit
150 (241)
Indianapolis
250 (402)
Lansing
60 (96)
Climate
Average Jan. temp
21.8 F
Average July temp
71.6 F
Average Rain Fall
37.1 inches
Average Snow Fall
71.9 inches
Grand Rapids Combined Statistical Area (CSA) –Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Newaygo and Ottawa
Counties.
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