Demographics & People — Jenison, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,334 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,200 |
| Median Age | 37.7 |
| Total Households | 6,528 |
| Family Households | 4,776 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,682 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Asian | 77 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Dutch | 6,940 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,082 |
| German | 2,984 |
| English | 1,709 |
| Irish | 1,588 |
| Other groups | 1,552 |
| Polish | 1,323 |
| American | 771 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 655 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 546 |
Language
| English Only | 15,857 |
| Spanish | 69 |
| Population 5+ | 16,007 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 836 |
| Population 18+ | 13,008 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jenison, Michigan.