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Kent City, MI

Village in Kent County, Michigan.

Population

1,203

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

898

ZIP codes

0

Kent City and its ZIP codes

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Kent City at a glance

  • Kent City is about 5 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $76,587 a year, 5% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,200 (28% below Michigan).

Local data for Kent City, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kent City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,587

Poverty rate

6.0%

Median home value

$167,200

Homeownership

85.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.8%

Median age

34.4

Average commute

23.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (323), German Americans (257), Dutch Americans (100).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Kent City.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,799

417,408 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$73,492

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.39B

FY 2026, $11,238 per person

Kent County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kent City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.6%
  • Carpooled4.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home2.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kent City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

472

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

555

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 14°F

38.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kent City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.4%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Kent City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CasnoviaVillage2.2 mi1.1
SpartaVillage5.3 mi2.5
GrantCity8.2 mi0.7
RavennaVillage10 mi1.2
Cedar SpringsCity10 mi2
RockfordCity12 mi3.2
Sand LakeVillage13 mi0.7
Comstock ParkCensus-designated place13 mi3.9
NewaygoCity13 mi3.8
CoopersvilleCity14 mi4.8
PiersonVillage14 mi0.2
NorthviewCensus-designated place15 mi10.3
LamontCensus-designated place17 mi2.8
WalkerCity18 mi24.6
Wolf LakeCensus-designated place18 mi3.5
Howard CityVillage18 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kent City, MI in?
Kent City is in Kent County, Michigan.
What is the population of Kent City, MI?
About 1,203 people live in Kent City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kent City?
Nearby places include Casnovia (2.2 mi), Sparta (5.3 mi), Grant (8.2 mi), Ravenna (10 mi), Cedar Springs (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023