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Kentwood, MI

Founded 1967Kent CountyElev. 213 m
Population
54,114
Median home
$249,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Kentwood

Kentwood is a city in Michigan with about 54,114 residents. Kentwood was founded in 1967 and sits in Kent County. The median age is 34.7 and the median household income is $73,647. Homes carry a median value of $249,000, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.6%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
54,114
Median age
34.7
Median household income
$73,647
Per-capita income
$35,843
Poverty rate
9.4%
High-school grad or higher
89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
10.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White54.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black19.3%
Asian9.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.3%
Production, transportation & material moving24%
Sales & office19.2%
Service13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$249,000
Median gross rent
$1,205/mo
Owner-occupied
60.4%
Median year built
1983
Households
21,620
Avg. household size
2.48

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Kentwood has 2 public schools.

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Gerald Dawkins Academycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% above national
Kentwood515
Michigan468
United States386
63% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime42% above national
Kentwood2,779
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
29% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kentwood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kentwood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kent County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kentwood is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kentwood was founded in 1967 and sits in Kent County. Elevation ~213 m.

Map of Kentwood
Kentwood, MI
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Registered sex offenders in Kentwood, MI (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kentwood, Michigan.

Miguel Rodriguez Iii, 35
Kentwood · Kent County · 49508
AKA Miguel Rodriguez
Scott Edward Mcconnon, 54ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49508
AKA Scott Mcconnon, Scott Edward Mcconnor
Charles Edward Jones, 76ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49548
AKA Chuck Jones
Joseph William Adams Iii, 70ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49548
AKA Joseph William Adams, Joseph W Adams
Keith O Goree, 58ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49512
AKA Keith Oneal Goree, Kevin Jones
Christopher John-Obediah Thompson, 38ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49508
AKA Christopher Johnobed Thompson, Christopher Obe Thompson
Robert Lynn Jackson, 78ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49508
Robert Earl Keuvelaar, 49ABSCONDER
Kentwood · Kent County · 49512
AKA Bob Keuvelaar, Robert E Keuvelaar

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kentwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Kentwood, Michigan?
Kentwood has a population of about 54,114, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kentwood?
The median home value in Kentwood is $249,000, and the median gross rent is $1,205/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kentwood safe? What is the crime rate?
Kentwood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 515 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kentwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Kentwood?
Kentwood has 2 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kentwood?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Kentwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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