Kent County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 658,708 inhabitants. The county was created 193 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Grand Rapids.
There are 21 city/town in Kent County, MI. The largest city of Kent County is Grand Rapids with a population of 200,031. Other cities include, Wyoming population 76,628, Kentwood population 51,719, Forest Hills population 25,867, Walker population 25,265
Located in Western Michigan, Kent County contains a diverse range of cities and communities. With a population of over 650,000, it is home to the second largest city in the state - Grand Rapids. Known as "Furniture City", Grand Rapids developed as a hub for furniture manufacturing and still contains major industry players like Steelcase. Recently it has transformed into a lively urban destination filled with microbreweries, museums, and downtown attractions.
Just east of Grand Rapids lies the smaller college town of East Grand Rapids. Wealthy lakeside communities like Ada and Cascade Township are located along the scenic Thornapple River. The city of Wyoming offers affordable suburban living, while Walker provides easy access to manufacturing jobs.
Further north, Rockford charms with its historic downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. Nearby Greenville offers rolling farmland vistas and small-town living. Lowell serves as the county seat situated along the scenic Flat River. Kent County provides diversity through its blend of major urban cities, quaint small towns, rural farmland, and lakeside communities.
From furniture factories to craft breweries, Kent County has molded itself into a thriving region in West Michigan. Its mix of large cities and small agricultural towns appeals to a wide range of lifestyles and industries within the state.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Ada | Township in Kent County, Michigan | 14,892 |
Alpine | Township in Kent County, Michigan | 13,883 |
Byron Center | Census-designated place in Kent County, Michigan | 5,822 |
Caledonia | Village in Kent County, Michigan | 1,885 |
Cedar Springs | City in Kent County, Michigan | 3,743 |
Comstock Park | Unincorporated community in Michigan | 10,088 |
Cutlerville | Unincorporated community in Michigan | 14,370 |
East Grand Rapids | City in Kent County, Michigan | 11,991 |
Forest Hills | Neighborhood of Queens, New York City, New York, USA | 25,867 |
Grand Rapids | The second most populous city in Michigan. | 200,031 |
Grandville | City in Kent County, Michigan | 15,749 |
Grattan | Township in Kent County, Michigan | 3,954 |
Kent City | Village in Kent County, Michigan | 1,212 |
Kentwood | Town of the United States | 51,719 |
Lowell | City in Kent County, Michigan, United States | 4,196 |
Northview | Unincorporated community in Michigan | 14,541 |
Rockford | City in Kent County, Michigan | 6,395 |
Ross | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan | 4,975 |
Sparta | Village in Kent County, Michigan | 5,321 |
Walker | City in Kent County, Michigan | 25,265 |
Wyoming | A city in Kent County, Michigan. | 76,628 |