Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood: Town of the United States
About
Kentwood is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,707 and a population density of 2,658 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,719 inhabitants.
The town was created 132 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Kentwood
| Population : | 51,719 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Postal code : | 70444 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 985 |
| Area : | 18.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 738 feet / 225 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 17:14:11 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,823 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kentwood is located at 42°52'10"N 85°38'41"W (42.8694700, -85.6447500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kentwood
Demographics
The population of Kentwood increased by 5.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,707 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,186 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,752 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,352 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,861 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,352 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,742 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,781 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,829 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,898 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,719 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Kentwood (16)
People born in Kentwood, including football player Harlan Miller, R&B bandleader, pianist, songwriter, producer and record company executive Paul Gayten, jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer Little Brother Montgomery, .
List
- Clay Shaw (American businessman) he was born in 17/03/1913
- Taylor Horn (American musician and actor) she was born in 12/10/1992
- Collis Temple (basketball player) he was born in 08/11/1952
- Carlese Franklin (American football player) he was born in 23/02/1985
- Daniella Pineda (Mexican-American actress) she was born in 20/02/1987
- Raymond Walls (American football player) he was born in 24/08/1979
- William Hodding Carter, I (American businessman and politician) he was born in 17/04/1881
- William M. Rainach (American politician) he was born in 13/07/1913
- Mia Piterson (actor) she was born in 21/08/1992
- Bryan Spears (American film and television producer) he was born in 19/04/1977
- Roger Ballard (American singer)
- Amos Kent (American football player (1902-1986)) he was born in 03/01/1902
- Raymond Anthony Thomas (actor) he was born in 19/12/1956
Schools in Kentwood
College & universities near Kentwood, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365833 | Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood | Kentwood (MI) | 49508 |
| 455053 | International Cosmetology Academy | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49508 |
| 172680 | Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids | Kentwood (MI) | 49512-1781 |
| 170000 | Grace Christian University | Wyoming (MI) | 49509 |
| 169080 | Calvin University | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49546 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kentwood, 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 Kentwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kentwood Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49508 |
| East Par Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49512 |
| Seymour Squar Post Office | Grand Rapids (MI) | 49507 |
| Rogers Plaza Post Office | Wyoming (MI) | 49509 |
| Wyoming Post Office | Wyoming (MI) | 49509 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Kentwood , Louisiana town of the United States with a population of 2,452 people.
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. |
| 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
Kentwood distances to largest Michigan cities
