Census Bureau data for Kentwood town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Kentwood town
- What is the median household income in Kentwood town?
- The median household income in Kentwood town is $32,074 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Kentwood town?
- The poverty rate in Kentwood town is 29.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Kentwood town?
- $93,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Kentwood town?
- The median gross rent in Kentwood town is $875 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Kentwood town residents have a college degree?
- 10.5% of adults in Kentwood town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,057
Median Income
$32,074
Median Home Value
$93,000
Poverty Rate
29.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,998 (+10.3%)
Home Value:
+$13,200 (+16.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.9 pp (-21.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.2 pp (+98.1%)
Unemployment:
-3.2 pp (-27.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,057
Median Age
35.0
Female
48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 26.5%
Black 66.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,074
±$7,745
-$27,949 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$41,814
Median Family Income
$40,217
Poverty Rate
29.2%
+15.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
30.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
42.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.1%
$10–15k
9.2%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
24.0%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
12.0%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
7.3%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
966
Owner-Occupied
53.5%
Renter-Occupied
46.5%
Vacancy Rate
26.7%
Median Home Value
$93,000
-$115,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$875
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
73.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.9%
$50–100k
36.4%
$100–200k
6.1%
$200–300k
5.3%
$300–500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.8%
$500–1k
55.3%
$1–1.5k
22.1%
$1.5–2k
15.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
50.7%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3+
13.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.7%
Mobile home
22.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
23.1%
2000–2009
12.1%
2010+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.5%
-16.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
21.1%
Less Than High School
6.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
+2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
17.1%
Private For-Profit
81.0%
Industry
Retail
25.3%
Construction
17.1%
Edu/Health
15.0%
Transportation
10.6%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Finance
3.7%
Public Admin
3.0%
Agriculture
1.7%
Wholesale
1.4%
Occupation
Production
31.1%
Sales
29.7%
Management
16.1%
Food Prep
13.8%
Construction
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.2 min
Drove Alone
62.3%
Carpool
28.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
708
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
19.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.7%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
9.8%
15–19
9.5%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
16.0%
45–54
7.3%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
12.7%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 28.4%
Working age (18–64): 71.6%
65 and over: 19.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
75.0%
Latin America
25.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.8%
With a Disability
27.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.8%
Has a Computer
90.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023