Grand rapids is located in Kent county Michigan with a geographic area of 44.8 square miles. The total population in Grand rapids is 199,417 with 49.0% male and 51.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.3% of the population and over age 65 is 12.4% of the population. The median household income is $51,333, per capita income is $26,556. There are a total of 76,360 housing units with 55.0% owner occupied. Education includes 19.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 41.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Grand rapids in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.