Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Grand Rapids: City in and county seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States
About
Grand Rapids is a city located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 188,040 and a population density of 1,602 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 200,031 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Grand Rapids
| Population : | 200,031 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 616 |
| Area : | 117.36 km2 |
| Official name : | Grand Rapids |
| Altitude : | 640 feet / 195 meters |
| Capital city : | Grand Rapids is capital of Kent County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:56:27 (1st February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 49503 |
| Density : | 1,704 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grand Rapids is located at 42°57'48"N 85°40'5"W (42.9633600, -85.6680900).
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Official website of Grand Rapids
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Demographics
The population of Grand Rapids increased by 5.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 2,686 | - | census |
| 1860 | 8,085 | 66.78% | census |
| 1870 | 16,507 | 51.02% | census |
| 1880 | 32,016 | 48.44% | census |
| 1890 | 60,278 | 46.89% | census |
| 1900 | 87,565 | 31.16% | census |
| 1910 | 112,571 | 22.21% | census |
| 2010 | 188,040 | 40.13% | census |
| 2011 | 189,104 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 190,821 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 192,982 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 194,335 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 195,056 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 196,556 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 199,135 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 200,136 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 201,013 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 200,031 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Grand Rapids
1 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
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2 John Ball Zoo
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3 Grand Rapids Public Museum
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4 Rosa Parks Circle
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5 Riverside Park
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Other Places in Grand Rapids
1 Grand Rapids City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ➦ Show Map
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2 Usda APHIS PPQ
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3 Agricultural Department
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4 USDA Rural Development
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People born in Grand Rapids (200)
People born in Grand Rapids, including musician Del Shannon, singer Anthony Kiedis, actress Stacy Haiduk, .
List
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. (American boxer) he was born in 24/02/1977
- Russell Vis (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 22/06/1900
- Thom Hartmann (American radio personality, author, and political commentator) he was born in 07/05/1951
- Roger Bruce Chaffee (United States Navy commander, NASA astronaut) he was born in 15/02/1935
- Adina Howard (Singer-songwriter) she was born in 14/11/1973
- Joe Warren (American sport wrestler and mixed martial artist) he was born in 31/10/1976
- Jack R. Lousma (American astronaut and politician) he was born in 29/02/1936
- Paul Schrader (American film director) he was born in 22/07/1946
- Frederick H. Mueller (United States Secretary of Commerce (1893-1976)) he was born in 22/11/1893
- Otto Brower (film director) he was born in 02/12/1895
- Stanley Ketchel (American boxer) he was born in 14/09/1886
- Jay Van Andel (American businessman) he was born in 03/07/1924
- Toni Trucks (American actress) she was born in 30/09/1980
- Betsy Snite (alpine skier) she was born in 20/12/1938
- Kim Zimmer (American actress) she was born in 02/02/1955
- Stephen W. Bosworth (former Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a United States diplomat) he was born in 04/12/1939
- Andy Richter (American actor) he was born in 28/10/1966
- Ellen Buckley (military nurse) she was born in 21/10/1913
Schools in Grand Rapids
College & universities near Grand Rapids, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459417 | Compass College of Cinematic Arts | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503 |
| 170055 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503-3295 |
| 168786 | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506-1801 |
| 170000 | Grace Christian University | Wyoming (MI) | 49509 |
| 170037 | Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49525-5897 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grand Rapids, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRR | Vernon J. Ehlers Station | 431 Wealthy St. SW | RAIL |
| RKF | Rockford, Michigan | US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE | BUS |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
| HWC | Howard City, Michigan | 130 North Ensley St. | BUS |
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Grand Rapids
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ledyard Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503 |
| Grand Rapid Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49501 |
| Grand River Carrier Annex Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49503 |
| Eastown Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506 |
| Northw Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49504 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Grand Rapids , Minnesota city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 11,219 people.
- Grand Rapids , Ohio town in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,006 people.
- Grand Rapids , North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 85 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 76,628 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Kentwood | 51,719 | Town of the United States |
| Forest Hills | 25,867 | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Walker | 25,265 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Grandville | 15,749 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ada | 14,892 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Alpine | 13,883 | Township in Kent County, Michigan |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,991 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Comstock Park | 10,088 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Rockford | 6,395 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Byron Center | 5,822 | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan |
| Sparta | 5,321 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Ross | 4,975 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Rapids distances to largest Michigan cities
