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Kentwood, Michigan, in Kent county, is 4 miles SE of Wyoming, Michigan (center to center) and 115 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the surrounding Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Kentwood is home to some 45,255 residents.
In Kentwood, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Kentwood had a median family income of $55,615. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Kentwood.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kentwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Kentwood was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Kentwood, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in Kentwood expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Kentwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
Ratings range from
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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