Poverty Rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an estimated 36,356 of 190,952 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
The poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 19.0%.
- How many people in Grand Rapids, Michigan live in poverty?
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an estimated 36,356 of 190,952 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan compare to the average for Michigan?
The poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 45.04% higher than the Michigan average. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an estimated 19.0% of 190,952 people live in poverty. In Michigan, 13.1% of 9,847,403 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan is 48.44% higher than the US average. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an estimated 19.0% of 190,952 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Some other race
35.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2021
35.8% of 9 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
15.8% of 191 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
23.1% of 38 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
24.8% of 12 thousand people
5 to 17 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
22.2% of 26 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
21.8% of 37 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
14.4% of 128 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
16.8% of 63 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
12.2% of 65 thousand people
60 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
13.2% of 34 thousand people
65 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
11.9% of 25 thousand people
- Gender
Male
13.9% Poverty Rate for men in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
13.9% of 93 thousand people
Female
17.6% Poverty Rate for women in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
17.6% of 98 thousand people
- Race
White
9.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
9.9% of 123 thousand people
Black or African American
37.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
37.6% of 27 thousand people
Asian
3.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
3.1% of 8 thousand people
Two or more races
26.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
26.6% of 25 thousand people
Hispanic
19.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
19.9% of 28 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
10% of 118 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
11.7% of 132 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
28.8% of 12 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
15.3% of 29 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
14.8% of 35 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
4.2% of 56 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
7.8% of 114 thousand people
Employed
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
6.5% of 110 thousand people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
4.4% of 56 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
8.7% of 54 thousand people
Unemployed
45.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
45.9% of 4 thousand people
Male
47.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
47.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
43.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
43.6% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
14.4% of 157 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
1.8% of 80 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
23.1% of 36 thousand people
Did not work
31.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
31.2% of 41 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
21.9% of 68 thousand people
Male
19.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
19.2% of 32 thousand people
Female
24.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
24.3% of 36 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
37.9% of 12 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
11.5% of 22 thousand people
35 to 44 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
9.7% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
21.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
30.1% of 9 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
25.3% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
22.8% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
2.1% of 37 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
40.1% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
51.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
51.1% of 17 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2022
15.4%