Demographics & People — East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,394 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 3,822 |
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| Family Households | 3,205 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,476 |
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| Black or African American | 140 |
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| Asian | 226 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 249 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,551 |
| Irish | 1,864 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,804 |
| English | 1,676 |
| Dutch | 1,606 |
| Polish | 950 |
| Other groups | 949 |
| Italian | 737 |
| European | 681 |
| Scottish | 403 |
Language
| English Only | 10,084 |
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| Spanish | 181 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,455 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 262 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,598 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
