East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids: city in Kent County, Michigan.
About
East 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 10,694 and a population density of 1,222 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,991 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Grand Rapids
| Population | 11,991 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Michigan (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 49506, 49546 |
| Phone Area Codes | 616 |
| Area | 8.75 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9411,-85.6100 |
| Altitude | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Detroit |
| Local time | 11:46:32 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 1,370 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
East Grand Rapids is located at 42°56'28"N 85°36'36"W (42.9411400, -85.6100300).
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Weather
67°F
Partly Sunny
13 mph ENE
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Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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The population of East Grand Rapids increased by 12.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,694 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,843 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,013 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,202 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,353 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,518 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,696 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,737 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,868 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,956 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,991 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,719 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,280 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,429 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,289 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,177 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $155,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,409 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $627 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $843 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,858 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,670 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,056,010 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 592,864 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,626 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,909 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,714 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,552 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 908 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 363 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,331 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,146 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,117.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.71 |
People born in East Grand Rapids (5)
People born in East Grand Rapids, including actor Steven Ford, basketball player-coach Jim Boylen, writer Patrick Maher, .
More notable people
- Hugh Blacklock (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1893
- David Howitt he was born in 08/08/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Grand Rapids, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169080 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49546 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Grand Rapids, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to East Grand Rapids.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eastown Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49506 |
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 200,031 | The second most populous city in Michigan. |
| Wyoming | 76,628 | A city in Kent County, Michigan. |
| 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 |
| Northview | 14,541 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Cutlerville | 14,370 | Unincorporated community in 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 |
| Lowell | 4,196 | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States |
| Cedar Springs | 3,743 | City in Kent County, Michigan |
| Caledonia | 1,885 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
| Kent City | 1,212 | Village in Kent County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
East Grand Rapids distances to largest Michigan cities