Population
2023
18.3% of 191 thousand people
Population poverty in Grand Rapids, Michigan compared
How does Grand Rapids, Michigan compare to other Michigan and National averages?
Grand Rapids, Michigan
18.3%
Michigan
13.5% (-26% lower than Grand Rapids, Michigan)
National average
12.5% (-32% lower than Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 26.8%
The 2011 26.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 29.4%
The 2012 increase to 29.4% from 2011 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.
2013 - 25.2%
The 2013 decrease to 25.2% from 2012 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 26.8%
The 2014 increase to 26.8% from 2013 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2015 - 22.9%
The 2015 decrease to 22.9% from 2014 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 21.9%
The 2016 decrease to 21.9% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 15.8%
The 2017 decrease to 15.8% from 2016 represents a -6.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19%
The 2018 increase to 19% from 2017 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.4%
The 2019 increase to 22.4% from 2018 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.
2021 - 17.1%
The 2021 decrease to 17.1% from 2019 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.
2022 - 15.8%
The 2022 decrease to 15.8% from 2021 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 18.3%
The 2023 increase to 18.3% from 2022 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Grand Rapids, Michigan Poverty dataset.