Poverty Rate in Kent County, Michigan
In Kent County, Michigan, an estimated 68,777 of 649,069 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan is 10.6%.
- How many people in Kent County, Michigan live in poverty?
In Kent County, Michigan, an estimated 68,777 of 649,069 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan compare to the average for Michigan?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan is 20.9% lower than the Michigan average. In Kent County, Michigan, an estimated 10.6% of 649,069 people live in poverty. In Michigan, 13.4% of 9,828,430 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Michigan is 15.87% lower than the US average. In Kent County, Michigan, an estimated 10.6% of 649,069 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Byron Center, Michigan 2.1% of 6,972 people.
- Caledonia, Michigan 3.6% of 1,791 people.
- Cannonsburg, Michigan 12.8% of 196 people.
- Casnovia, Michigan 11.2% of 356 people.
- Cedar Springs, Michigan 24.7% of 3,576 people.
Under 18 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
13.3% of 153 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
10.3% of 40 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
14.4% of 112 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
13.1% of 152 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
9.5% of 401 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
12.2% of 161 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
7.6% of 240 thousand people
60 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Kent County, Michigan
2023
8.4% of 140 thousand people
65 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Kent County, Michigan
2023
8.8% of 99 thousand people
White
7.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Kent County, Michigan
2023
7.6% of 467 thousand people
Black or African American
21% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kent County, Michigan
2023
21% of 66 thousand people
Asian
8.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Kent County, Michigan
2023
8.7% of 21 thousand people
Some other race
20.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Kent County, Michigan
2023
20.4% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
14.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Kent County, Michigan
2023
14.1% of 75 thousand people
Hispanic
19% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Kent County, Michigan
2023
19% of 77 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Kent County, Michigan
2023
7.4% of 455 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Kent County, Michigan
2023
8.4% of 442 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Kent County, Michigan
2023
19% of 35 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Kent County, Michigan
2023
13.8% of 95 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Kent County, Michigan
2023
8.4% of 125 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Kent County, Michigan
2023
3.8% of 187 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
5.3% of 364 thousand people
Employed
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Kent County, Michigan
2023
4.7% of 352 thousand people
Male
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Kent County, Michigan
2023
3.4% of 181 thousand people
Female
6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Kent County, Michigan
2023
6% of 171 thousand people
Unemployed
24% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Kent County, Michigan
2023
24% of 13 thousand people
Male
13.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Kent County, Michigan
2023
13.5% of 8 thousand people
Female
39.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Kent County, Michigan
2023
39.9% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Kent County, Michigan
2023
9.5% of 519 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Kent County, Michigan
2023
1.4% of 249 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Kent County, Michigan
2023
14.2% of 130 thousand people
Did not work
19.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Kent County, Michigan
2023
19.5% of 140 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Kent County, Michigan
2023
21.4% of 136 thousand people
Male
19% Poverty Rate for single men in Kent County, Michigan
2023
19% of 64 thousand people
Female
23.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Kent County, Michigan
2023
23.6% of 72 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
37.8% of 18 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
14.4% of 40 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
20.2% of 14 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
18.7% of 13 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
23.4% of 20 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Kent County, Michigan
2023
20.2% of 16 thousand people
75 years and over
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Kent County, Michigan
2023
20.7% of 14 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Kent County, Michigan
2023
2.2% of 67 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Kent County, Michigan
2023
36.9% of 30 thousand people
Did not work
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Kent County, Michigan
2023
42.7% of 39 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Kent County, Michigan
2023
10.1%
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