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The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is a triangular shaped Metro Triplex, in West Michigan, which fans out westward from the primary hub city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the other two metro hubs of Muskegon and Holland. The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,059,113 in 2017.WEB, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016 - United States -- Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area; and for Puerto Rico,weblink American FactFinder, United States Census Bureau, 3 January 2018, The region, noted in particular for its western edge abutting the Lake Michigan shoreline and its beaches, is a popular tourist and vacation destination during the summer. Noted popular metro area beach towns include Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, and Saugatuck.The metropolitan area is home to many attractions. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the outskirts of Grand Rapids. Michigan's Adventure theme park is just north of Muskegon, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the DeVos Place Convention Center are both in downtown Grand Rapids. The Grand River flows through the metropolitan area and is noted for its fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Definitions

{{See also|Michigan census statistical areas}}The Grand Rapidsâ€“Wyomingâ€“Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in western Michigan, anchored by the cities of Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and Kentwood. The MSA had a population of 1,150,015 at the 2020 census. It comprises five counties which include the central county of Kent, and the outlying counties of Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, and Ottawa.WEB, Young, Shalanda, OMB BULLETIN NO. 23-01,weblink whitehouse.gov, Office of Management & Budget, 17 December 2023, The Grand Rapidsâ€“Wyoming Combined Statistical Area is the 2nd largest CSA in the U.S. state of Michigan (behind Metro Detroit). The CSA had a population of 1,486,055 at the 2020 census. The primary cultural and financial centers of the region are Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland. It includes the five counties in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood MSA plus one metropolitan area, adding the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI MSA of Muskegon County, and two micropolitan areas of Holland of Allegan County, and Big Rapids of Mecosta County for a total of eight counties.The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis containing an estimated 54 million people.

Communities

Places with more than 50,000 inhabitants

Grand Rapids (Principal city of MSA and CSA)
Wyoming (Principal City of MSA and CSA)
Kentwood (Principal city of MSA and CSA)
Georgetown Charter Township

Places with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants

Places with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants

Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

Places with 2,500 to 5,000 inhabitants

Places with fewer than 2,500 inhabitants

Unincorporated places

Demographics

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2010 Census

As of the census of 2010, there were 774,160 people, 290,340 households, and 197,867 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 83.1% White, 8.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.8% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of the population.

2000 Census

As of the censusWEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, 2008-01-31, U.S. Census website, of 2000, there were 740,482 people, 272,130 households, and 188,192 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 85.71% White, 7.40% African American, 0.53% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.82% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.02% of the population.The median income for a household in the MSA was $43,251, and the median income for a family was $49,715. Males had a median income of $37,853 versus $25,483 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,173.

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Education

{{See|List of colleges and universities in Michigan|List of high schools in Michigan}}

The area also has campuses for Baker College, Ferris State University, Western Michigan University, and University of Phoenix, and the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

Economy

Companies in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area

Alticor (formerly Amway), Ada
American Seating, Grand Rapids
Baker Books, Grand Rapids
Bissell, Grand Rapids
Eerdmans, Grand Rapids
Family Christian Stores, Grand Rapids
Farmers Insurance Group, Grand Rapids
GE Aviation, Cascade
Gentex, Zeeland
Gerber Products Company, Fremont
Goodrich Quality Theaters, Grand Rapids
Gordon Food Service, Wyoming
Haworth, Holland
Herman Miller, Zeeland
Howard Miller, Zeeland
Loeks Theatres, Wyoming
Meijer, Walker
Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids
Old Orchard Brands, Sparta
Perrigo, Allegan
Plascore Incorporated, Zeeland
SpartanNash, Byron Township
Steelcase, Grand Rapids
Sun Chemical, Muskegon
Universal Forest Products, Grand Rapids
Wolverine World Wide, Rockford
X-Rite, Kentwood
Zondervan Publishing, Cascade

Culture and tourism

References

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