Grand Rapids metropolitan area
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The metropolitan area surrounds the central city of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the outskirts of Grand Rapids,the Grand Rapids Art Museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is an art museum located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with collections ranging from Renaissance to Modern Art and special collections on 19th and 20th century European and American art, including such modern art works as Richard Diebenkorn’s 1963 Ingleside...
, and the DeVos Place Convention Center
DeVos Place Convention Center
DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2003 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction....
both in downtown Grand Rapids.
Definitions
The Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of four counties in western
Western Michigan
West Michigan and Western Michigan are terms for an arbitrarily selected region in the U.S. state of Michigan in its Lower Peninsula. There is no official definition for what constitutes "West Michigan." The area of West Michigan may also include parts Southern Michigan.-Definition:In general,...
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, anchored by the cities of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
and Wyoming
Wyoming, Michigan
Wyoming is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 72,125. That makes it the 2nd largest community or city in West Michigan, the 14th largest city in the state of Michigan, and the 18th largest community in the state as well...
. As of the 2010 census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
, the MSA had a population of 774,160. It comprises four counties which include Barry
Barry County, Michigan
-Highways:* M-37* M-43* M-50* M-66* M-78* M-79* M-89* M-179-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, there were 56,755 people, 21,035 households, and 15,986 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 23,876 housing units at an average density of...
, Ionia
Ionia County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 61,518 people, 20,606 households, and 15,145 families residing in the county. The population density was 107 people per square mile . There were 22,006 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
, Kent
Kent County, Michigan
-Air Service:*Commercial air service to Grand Rapids is provided by Gerald R. Ford International Airport . Previously named Kent County International Airport, it holds Grand Rapids' mark in modern history with the United States' first regularly scheduled airline service, beginning July 31, 1926,...
, and Newaygo
Newaygo County, Michigan
Newaygo County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Grand Rapids–Wyoming, MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,460. The county seat is White Cloud. Newaygo County was either named for an Ojibwe leader who signed the Saginaw...
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The Grand Rapids – Muskegon – Holland Combined Statistical Area is the 2nd largest CSA
Combined Statistical Area
The United States Office of Management and Budget defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas consist of one or more counties...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
(behind Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit
The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in Southeast Michigan centered on the city of Detroit which shares an international border with Windsor, Ontario. The Detroit metropolitan area is the second largest U.S. metropolitan area...
). As of the 2010 census, the CSA had a population of 1,321,557. The primary cultural and financial centers of the region are Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland. It includes the four counties in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming Metropolitan Statisical Area plus three metropolitan areas
United States metropolitan area
In the United States a metropolitan statistical area is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are not legally incorporated as a city or town would be, nor are they legal administrative divisions like...
, adding Holland-Grand Haven in the county of Ottawa County
Ottawa County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 238,314 people, 81,662 households, and 61,328 families residing in the county. The population density was 421 people per square mile . There were 86,856 housing units at an average density of 154 per square mile...
, Muskegon-Norton Shores in Muskegon County
Muskegon County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 170,200 people, 63,330 households, and 44,267 families residing in the county. The population density was 334 people per square mile . There were 68,556 housing units at an average density of 135 per square mile...
, and one micropolitan area
United States micropolitan area
United States Micropolitan Statistical Areas , as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, are urban areas in the United States based around a core city or town with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. The micropolitan area designation was created in 2003...
of Allegan in Allegan County
Allegan County, Michigan
-Interstates:* I-196* I-196 Business Loop serves the city of Holland.-US highways:* US-31* US-131-Michigan State Trunklines:* M-40* M-89* M-179* M-222-Allegan County Intercounty Highways:* A-2* A-37* A-42* A-45-Demographics:...
for a total of seven counties. The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is part of the Great Lakes Megalopolis
Great Lakes Megalopolis
The Great Lakes Megalopolis consists of the group of North American metropolitan areas which surround the Great Lakes region mainly within the Midwestern United States, the Southern Ontario area of Canada, along with large parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and Quebec...
containing an estimated 54 million people.
Communities
Places with more than 50,000 inhabitants
- Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MichiganGrand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
(Principal city of MSA and CSA) - WyomingWyoming, MichiganWyoming is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 72,125. That makes it the 2nd largest community or city in West Michigan, the 14th largest city in the state of Michigan, and the 18th largest community in the state as well...
(Principal city of MSA)
Places with 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants
- Allendale Charter TownshipAllendale Charter Township, MichiganAllendale Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 20,708...
- Byron TownshipByron Township, MichiganByron Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 17,553.- Communities :...
- Gaines Charter TownshipGaines Township, Kent County, MichiganGaines Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,112 at the 2000 census.The township is about 13 miles south of downtown Grand Rapids. It is directly south of the city of Kentwood. The Charter Township of Caledonia and Village of...
- Georgetown Charter TownshipGeorgetown Township, MichiganGeorgetown Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 41,658 at the 2000 census...
- HollandHolland, MichiganHolland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River ....
(Principal city of CSA) - Holland Charter Township
- KentwoodKentwood, MichiganKentwood is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 48,707 at the 2010 census, making it the second most populous suburb of Grand Rapids and the 25th most populous city in Michigan.-History:...
- MuskegonMuskegon, MichiganMuskegon is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 38,401. The city is the county seat of Muskegon County...
(Principal city of CSA) - Norton ShoresNorton Shores, MichiganNorton Shores is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 22,527 at the 2000 census.-Overview:Norton Shores is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Muskegon County...
- Plainfield Charter TownshipPlainfield Township, Kent County, MichiganPlainfield Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. According to the 2000 census, the population was 30,195 . The township forms part of the metro Grand Rapids area. It derives its name from the extinct lumbertown of Plainfield founded in 1838 by Andrew...
- WalkerWalker, MichiganWalker is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Grand Rapids. The population was 23,537 at the 2010 census. Before incorporating as a city, it was known as Walker Township...
Places with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants
- Ada TownshipAda Township, MichiganAda Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 9,882. Ada is the corporate home of Alticor and its subsidiary companies Quixtar and Amway.- Communities :...
- AllendaleAllendale, MichiganAllendale is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place for statistical purposes. The population was 17,579 at the 2010 census...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Alpine TownshipAlpine Township, MichiganAlpine Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township became a charter township in 1979, but in 1996, the township de-chartered and returned to general law status. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 13,976...
- Caledonia TownshipCaledonia Township, Kent County, MichiganThe Charter Township of Caledonia is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,964 at the 2000 census.-Communities:*The Village of Caledonia is within the township on M-37 in the southeast part of the township....
- Cannon TownshipCannon Township, MichiganCannon Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 12,075.- Communities :* Cannonsburg is an unincorporated community in the township....
- Cascade Charter TownshipCascade Township, MichiganCascade Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,107 at the 2000 census.The township is situated in the southeastern section of Kent County, approximately 10 miles southeast of Grand Rapids. A defining feature of the township is the...
- Comstock ParkComstock Park, MichiganComstock Park is a prosperous suburban community in the northern part of Metropolitan Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, that comprises parts of three neighboring townships:* Plainfield Township* Alpine Township* Algoma Township...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - CutlervilleCutlerville, MichiganCutlerville is an unincorporated community in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - East Grand RapidsEast Grand Rapids, MichiganEast Grand Rapids is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is a suburb of Grand Rapids and is located on the shore of Reeds Lake. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,694.-Geography:...
- Forest HillsForest Hills, MichiganForest Hills is an unincorporated community in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes. The population was 20,942 at the 2000 census....
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Fruitport Charter TownshipFruitport Charter Township, MichiganFruitport Charter Township is a charter township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,533 at the 2000 census...
- Grand HavenGrand Haven, MichiganGrand Haven is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Ottawa County. Grand Haven is located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River, for which it is named. As of the 2010 census, Grand Haven had a population of 10,412. It is part of the...
- Grand Haven Charter TownshipGrand Haven Charter Township, MichiganGrand Haven Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,278 at the 2000 census...
- Grand Rapids Charter TownshipGrand Rapids Charter Township, MichiganGrand Rapids Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,056 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- GrandvilleGrandville, MichiganGrandville is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 16,263 at the 2000 census. Grandville is one of the oldest suburbs of Grand Rapids, and was incorporated as a city in 1933....
- IoniaIonia, MichiganIonia is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Ionia County, Michigan, United States. The population was 11,394 at the 2010 census. Every late July it hosts what may be the world's largest free-admission fair...
- JenisonJenison, MichiganJenison is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes, but has no legal status as an incorporated municipality. The community is governed by Georgetown Charter Township. The population of the CDP was 17,211...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Muskegon Charter TownshipMuskegon Township, MichiganMuskegon Charter Township is a charter township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,737 at the 2000 census. The City of Muskegon is at the southwest corner of the township and is administratively autonomous....
- Muskegon HeightsMuskegon Heights, MichiganMuskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,049 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles , all land....
- Park TownshipPark Township, Ottawa County, MichiganPark Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 17,579. As of 2006 the population was 18,351.-Communities:...
- NorthviewNorthview, MichiganNorthview is an unincorporated community in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is defined as a census-designated place for statistical purposes and does not have any legal status as an incorporated municipality...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Spring Lake TownshipSpring Lake Township, MichiganSpring Lake Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,140 at the 2000 census. The village of Spring Lake is located within the township....
Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
- Algoma TownshipAlgoma Township, MichiganAlgoma Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 7,596.Algoma was originally settled in 1843...
- BeldingBelding, MichiganBelding is a city in Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,877 at the 2000 census. Belding is a small rural city surrounded almost entirely by farmland...
- Blendon TownshipBlendon Township, MichiganBlendon Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 5,721.There are no incorporated municipalities within the township...
- Boston TownshipBoston Township, MichiganBoston Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 4,961.-Geography:...
- Courtland TownshipCourtland Township, MichiganCourtland Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 5,817. The community is quite rural in character and farmland still occupies much of the township, but the area also seems to be on the edge of expansion of the...
- Dalton TownshipDalton Township, MichiganDalton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 8,047.-Communities:*Lakewood Club is a village on U.S...
- Dorr TownshipDorr Township, MichiganDorr Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,579 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Egelston TownshipEgelston Township, MichiganEgelston Township is a general law township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 9,537.-Geography:...
- Fruitland TownshipFruitland Township, MichiganFruitland Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,235 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Gun Plain TownshipGun Plain Township, MichiganGun Plain Charter Township is a charter township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 5,637.The city of Plainwell lies within the township, but is administratively autonomous...
- HastingsHastings, MichiganHastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the county seat of Barry County as well as the county's only city. The population was 7,095 at the 2000 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west...
- HudsonvilleHudsonville, MichiganHudsonville is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,160.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,160 people, 2,514 households, and 1,920 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,729.1 per square mile...
- Jamestown Charter TownshipJamestown Charter Township, MichiganJamestown Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,062 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- Laketon TownshipLaketon Township, MichiganLaketon Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,363 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Laketown TownshipLaketown Township, MichiganLaketown Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,561 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population was at 5,994.-Communities:...
- Lowell Charter TownshipLowell Township, MichiganLowell Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 5,219...
- Oakfield TownshipOakfield Township, MichiganOakfield Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S state of Michigan. The population was 5,058 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:At the 2000 census,...
- Otsego TownshipOtsego Township, MichiganOtsego Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,854 at the 2000 census. The City of Otsego is located within the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Robinson TownshipRobinson Township, MichiganRobinson Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,588 at the 2000 census.- Communities :There are no incorporated municipalities in the township....
- RockfordRockford, MichiganRockford is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 5,719. It is on the Rogue River and is only a few miles north of Grand Rapids.- History :...
- Solon TownshipSolon Township, Kent County, MichiganSolon Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,662 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.3 square miles , of which, 35.8 square miles of it is land and 0.5 square miles ...
- Sparta TownshipSparta Township, MichiganSparta Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,938 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.Most of the township is served by...
- Tallmadge Charter TownshipTallmadge Township, MichiganTallmadge Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,575 at the 2010 census.-Communities:...
- Thornapple TownshipThornapple Township, MichiganThornapple Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,685 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- ZeelandZeeland, MichiganZeeland is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,805 at the 2000 census. The city is located at the western edge of Zeeland Charter Township which is politically independent. Its name is derived from the Dutch province of Zeeland...
- Zeeland Charter TownshipZeeland Charter Township, MichiganZeeland Charter Township is a charter township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,613 at the 2000 census. As of the 2009 census estimates, the population was 9,266.- Communities :...
Places with 2,500 to 5,000 inhabitants
- AlleganAllegan, MichiganAllegan is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 4,838. It is the county seat of Allegan County. The city lies within Allegan Township, but is administratively autonomous....
- Allegan TownshipAllegan Township, MichiganAllegan Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 4,050.The City of Allegan is within the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Ashland TownshipAshland Township, MichiganAshland Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,570. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township...
- Barry TownshipBarry Township, MichiganBarry Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,489. It is also the home of NBA All Star Chris Paul -Communities:...
- BeechwoodBeechwood, MichiganBeechwood is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes, but is not an incorporated municipality. The population was 2,963 at the 2000 census....
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Berlin TownshipBerlin Township, Ionia County, MichiganBerlin Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,787.-Communities:* Berlin Center is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at ....
- Big Prairie TownshipBig Prairie Township, MichiganBig Prairie Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,465.-Geography:The Hardy Dam on the Muskegon River is located in the township....
- Bowne TownshipBowne Township, MichiganBowne Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,743.-Communities:* Alto is an unincorporated village that is located primarily in this township....
- Brooks TownshipBrooks Township, MichiganBrooks Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,671.-Geography:...
- Byron CenterByron Center, MichiganByron Center is an unincorporated community in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan It is a census-designated place used for statistical purposes. The population was 3,777 at the 2000 census....
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Casco TownshipCasco Township, Allegan County, MichiganCasco Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,019 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- Casnovia TownshipCasnovia Township, MichiganCasnovia Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,652 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Castleton TownshipCastleton Township, MichiganCastleton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,475 at the 2000 census. Castleton Township was formed on February 16, 1842.-History:...
- Cedar Creek TownshipCedar Creek Township, Muskegon County, MichiganCedar Creek Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,109 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Cedar SpringsCedar Springs, MichiganCedar Springs is a city in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan, 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids. Known as "Red Flannel Town", the city is home to an annual Red Flannel Festival...
- CoopersvilleCoopersville, MichiganCoopersville is a city located in north central Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,275 at the 2010 census. It is primarily a farming community....
- Crockery TownshipCrockery Township, MichiganCrockery Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,782.- Communities :There are no incorporated municipalities within the township....
- Croton TownshipCroton Township, MichiganCroton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,042 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Danby TownshipDanby Township, MichiganDanby Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,696 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Easton TownshipEaston Township, MichiganEaston Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,835 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Ensley TownshipEnsley Township, MichiganEnsley Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,474 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census...
- FerrysburgFerrysburg, MichiganFerrysburg is a city in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,040 at the 2000 census.Spring Lake Township borders the city on the north and east, though it is administratively autonomous. The village of Spring Lake is located to the southeast, on the opposite side of...
- Fillmore TownshipFillmore Township, MichiganFillmore Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,756 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population was at 2,838.The City of Holland is at the northwest corner of the township.-Geography:...
- FremontFremont, MichiganFremont is a city in Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,081 at the 2010 census.- History :The first inhabitants of the Fremont area were native Americans. A group of settlers led by Daniel Weaver first settled in the area in 1855. The Weaver homestead served as the...
- Ganges TownshipGanges Township, MichiganGanges Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,524 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Garfield TownshipGarfield Township, Newaygo County, MichiganGarfield Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,464 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Grant TownshipGrant Township, Newaygo County, MichiganGrant Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,130...
- Grattan TownshipGrattan Township, MichiganGrattan Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,551.Grattan is an unincorporated community within the township.-Geography:...
- Hastings Charter TownshipHastings Charter Township, MichiganHastings Charter Township is a charter township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,930 at the 2000 census. The township borders the City of Hastings on the north, east, and south.-Geography:...
- Heath TownshipHeath Township, MichiganHeath Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,100.-Communities:...
- Holton TownshipHolton Township, MichiganHolton Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,532.-Communities:...
- Hope TownshipHope Township, Barry County, MichiganHope Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,283 at the 2000 census.-Communities:*Cedar Creek is a locale in the southeast part of the township at In 1849, Isaac LaGrange built the first sawmill in township on the Cedar Creek. A Post Office...
- Hopkins TownshipHopkins Township, MichiganHopkins Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,671 at the 2000 census.-Communities:*The village of Hopkins is in the southwest of the township on Bear Creek....
- Ionia TownshipIonia Township, MichiganIonia Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,669 at the 2000 census. The city of Ionia is mostly within the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Irving TownshipIrving Township, MichiganIrving Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,682 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water...
- Johnstown TownshipJohnstown Township, MichiganJohnstown Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,067 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Lee TownshipLee Township, Allegan County, MichiganLee Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,114 at the 2000 census.The township is rural with the population living mostly around the lakes and the unincorporated town of Pullman. A small portion of the Allegan State Game Area is in the...
- Leighton TownshipLeighton Township, MichiganLeighton Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,652 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- LowellLowell, MichiganLowell is a city in Kent County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 4,013. The city is in the northern portion of Lowell Township, but is politically independent...
- Lyons TownshipLyons Township, MichiganLyons Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,446 at the 2000 census. The village of Lyons is mostly within the township...
- Manlius TownshipManlius Township, MichiganManlius Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,634 at the 2000 census.-Communities:* The city of Fennville is at the southwest corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous....
- Martin TownshipMartin Township, MichiganMartin Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,514 at the 2000 census.- Communities :* The village of Martin is within the township...
- MiddlevilleMiddleville, MichiganMiddleville is a village in Thornapple Township, Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,721 at the 2000 census.- History :...
- Nelson TownshipNelson Township, MichiganNelson Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,192 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- North MuskegonNorth Muskegon, MichiganNorth Muskegon is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,031 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles , of which, 1.8 square miles of it is land and 2.3 square miles of it is...
- Odessa TownshipOdessa Township, MichiganOdessa Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,036 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Olive TownshipOlive Township, Ottawa County, MichiganOlive Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,691 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Orangeville TownshipOrangeville Township, MichiganOrangeville Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,321 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Orleans TownshipOrleans Township, MichiganOrleans Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,736 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- OtsegoOtsego, MichiganOtsego is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,934 at the 2000 census. The city is within Otsego Township, but is administratively autonomous....
- Overisel TownshipOverisel Township, MichiganOverisel Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,594 at the 2000 census.Overisel was named after the Dutch province of Overijssel...
- PlainwellPlainwell, MichiganPlainwell is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,933 at the 2000 census.Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with U.S. 131. The city of Otsego is about three miles to the west. Kalamazoo is about ten miles to the south and Grand Rapids...
- PortlandPortland, MichiganPortland is a city in Ionia County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,789. The city is situated in the south central portion of Portland Township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Portland TownshipPortland Township, MichiganPortland Township is a civil township of Ionia County in th eU.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,460 at the 2000 census. The City of Portland is situated in the south central portion of the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- Port Sheldon TownshipPort Sheldon Township, MichiganPort Sheldon Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 4,503...
- Prairieville TownshipPrairieville Township, MichiganPrairieville Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,175 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Ravenna TownshipRavenna Township, MichiganRavenna Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,856...
- Roosevelt ParkRoosevelt Park, MichiganRoosevelt Park is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,890 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- Rutland Charter TownshipRutland Charter Township, MichiganRutland Charter Township is a charter township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,646 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Salem TownshipSalem Township, Allegan County, MichiganSalem Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,486 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Saugatuck TownshipSaugatuck Township, MichiganSaugatuck Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,590 at the 2000 census. The 2008 population estimate is 3,065...
- Sheridan Charter TownshipSheridan Charter Township, MichiganSheridan Charter Township is a charter township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,423 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- SpartaSparta, MichiganSparta is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,159 at the 2000 census. The village resides in Sparta Township.-History:...
- Spencer TownshipSpencer Township, MichiganSpencer Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,681 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , with of land and of water....
- Trowbridge TownshipTrowbridge Township, MichiganTrowbridge Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,519 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Tyrone TownshipTyrone Township, Kent County, MichiganTyrone Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,304.It was named after County Tyrone in Ireland.- Geography :...
- Vergennes TownshipVergennes Township, MichiganVergennes Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,611.-Geography:...
- WaylandWayland, MichiganWayland is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,939 at the 2000 census.The city is located at the northwest corner of Wayland Township, but is politically independent. The city has also incorporated a portion of land in the south of adjacent Leighton...
- Wayland TownshipWayland Township, MichiganWayland Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,013 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- WhitehallWhitehall, MichiganWhitehall is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,884 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the southwest corner of Whitehall Township. Montague, Michigan is its neighbor....
- Wolf LakeWolf Lake, MichiganWolf Lake is an unincorporated community in Egelston Township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes, but has no official status as an incorporated municipality. The population was 4,455 at the 2000 census...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Wright TownshipWright Township, Ottawa County, MichiganWright Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,147 at the 2010 census.-Communities:*Big Spring was a small settlement at on the northern boundary of the township between sections 3 and 4...
- Yankee Springs TownshipYankee Springs Township, MichiganYankee Springs Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,219 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
Places with less than 2,500 inhabitants
- Assyria TownshipAssyria Township, MichiganAssyria Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,912.The unincorporated community of Assyria Center is located on M-66 at the corner of Tasker Rd.-Geography:...
- Baltimore TownshipBaltimore Township, MichiganBaltimore Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,845.- Communities :...
- Barton TownshipBarton Township, MichiganBarton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 820.-Geography:...
- Beaver TownshipBeaver Township, Newaygo County, MichiganBeaver Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 608.-Geography:...
- Berlin TownshipBerlin Township, Ionia County, MichiganBerlin Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,787.-Communities:* Berlin Center is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at ....
- Blue Lake TownshipBlue Lake Township, Muskegon County, MichiganBlue Lake Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,990...
- Bridgeton TownshipBridgeton Township, MichiganBridgeton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,098.-Geography:...
- CaledoniaCaledonia, MichiganCaledonia is a village in Kent County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,102. The village lies entirely within Caledonia Township.-Geography:...
- Campbell TownshipCampbell Township, MichiganCampbell Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,243 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Carlton TownshipCarlton Township, MichiganCarlton Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,331 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- CasnoviaCasnovia, MichiganCasnovia is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the boundary between Muskegon County and Kent County and lies partially within both. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 315. The village is located partially within the Casnovia Township, Michigan.Casnovia is...
- Cheshire TownshipCheshire Township, MichiganCheshire Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,335 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Chester TownshipChester Township, Ottawa County, MichiganChester Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,315.-Communities:...
- ClarksvilleClarksville, MichiganClarksville is a village in Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 394. The village is within Campbell Township...
- Clyde TownshipClyde Township, Allegan County, MichiganClyde Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,104 at the 2000 census.- Communities :...
- Dayton TownshipDayton Township, Newaygo County, MichiganDayton Township is a civil township of west central Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,002 at the 2000 census.The City of Fremont is located partially within the township and is the only incorporated municipality....
- Denver TownshipDenver Township, Newaygo County, MichiganDenver Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,971 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- DouglassDouglas, MichiganDouglas is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,214 at the 2000 census...
- Everett TownshipEverett Township, MichiganEverett Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,985.-Geography:...
- FennvilleFennville, MichiganFennville is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,459 at the 2000 census.The city is situated on M-89 on the boundary between Manlius Township on the north and Clyde Township on the south...
- FreeportFreeport, MichiganFreeport is a village in Irving Township, Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 444 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- FruitportFruitport, MichiganFruitport is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,124. The community is located within Fruitport Charter Township....
- Goodwell TownshipGoodwell Township, MichiganGoodwell Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 551 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census...
- GrantGrant, MichiganGrant is a city in Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 894 at the 2010 census. The city is on the boundary between Grant Township and Ashland Township, but is politically independent of both...
- HesperiaHesperia, MichiganHesperia is a village in Newaygo and Oceana counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. About half of the village lies in Newfield Township in Oceana County and half in Denver Township in Newaygo County...
- Home TownshipHome Township, Newaygo County, MichiganHome Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 261 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 square miles , of which, 35.6 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square miles...
- HopkinsHopkins, MichiganHopkins is a village in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 592 at the 2000 census. The village is within Hopkins Township...
- HubbardstonHubbardston, MichiganHubbardston is a village located in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is on the boundary between Ionia County and Clinton County, and is partially in both. The village is mostly within North Plains Township in Ionia County and partially within Lebanon Township in Clinton County...
(partial) - Keene TownshipKeene Township, MichiganKeene Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,660 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Kent CityKent City, MichiganKent City is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,061 at the 2000 census.The village was named for New York jurist and legal scholar, James Kent, as was Kent County.-Geography:...
- Lakewood ClubLakewood Club, MichiganLakewood Club is a village in Dalton Township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 1,006.-Geography:...
- Lake OdessaLake Odessa, Michigan-External links:...
- Lilley TownshipLilley Township, MichiganLilley Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 788 at the 2000 census.The unincorporated communities of Bitely and Lilley are within the township.-Geography:...
- Lincoln TownshipLincoln Township, Newaygo County, MichiganLincoln Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,338 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- LyonsLyons, MichiganLyons is a village in Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 726 at the 2000 census. Most of the village is within Lyons Township. A small portion extends west into Ionia Township.- Geography :...
- Maple Grove TownshipMaple Grove Township, Barry County, MichiganMaple Grove Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Maple Grove is located within the township.-Geography:...
- MartinMartin, MichiganMartin is a village in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 435 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- Merrill TownshipMerrill Township, MichiganMerrill Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 590 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, MichiganMonroe Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 324.-Geography:...
- Montague TownshipMontague Township, MichiganMontague Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,637 at the 2000 census. The city of Montague is located within the township, on the shores of White Lake.-Geography:...
- Monterey TownshipMonterey Township, MichiganMonterey Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,065 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Moorland TownshipMoorland Township, MichiganMoorland Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,616 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- MuirMuir, MichiganMuir is a village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 634 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.30% is water....
- NewaygoNewaygo, MichiganNewaygo is a city in Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,976 at the 2010 census. The character of the town is quite rural.-Geography:...
- NashvilleNashville, MichiganNashville is a village in Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,684 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water....
- North Plains TownshipNorth Plains Township, MichiganNorth Plains Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,366 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Norwich TownshipNorwich Township, Newaygo County, MichiganNorwich Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 557 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.4 square miles , of which, 35.2 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square...
- Orange TownshipOrange Township, Ionia County, MichiganOrange Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,040 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles , of which, 36.0 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square...
- Otisco TownshipOtisco Township, MichiganOtisco Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,243. Township offices are located in the community of Smyrna.-Communities:...
- PewamoPewamo, MichiganPewamo is a village in Lyons Township, Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was founded in 1857 as a station along the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway. The village name was suggested by J.C. Blanchard in honor of Chief Pewamo, with whom he had hunted along the nearby Grand River...
- Polkton Charter Township
- RavennaRavenna, MichiganRavenna is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,206 at the 2000 census. The village is located with Ravenna Township.-Geography:...
- Ronald TownshipRonald Township, MichiganRonald Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,903 at the 2000 census.Ronald Township was formed in 1845 from parts of Lyons and Ionia townships, and given its name by state representative A. L. Roof, who said he was inspired by the lead...
- Sand LakeSand Lake, MichiganSand Lake is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 492 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water....
- SaranacSaranac, MichiganSaranac is a village in Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 1,326.Saranac is the birthplace of world-renowned geologist J...
- SaugatuckSaugatuck, MichiganSaugatuck is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 925 at the 2010 census. The city is within Saugatuck Township, but is administratively autonomous....
- Sebewa TownshipSebewa Township, MichiganSebewa Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,202.-Communities:...
- Sherman TownshipSherman Township, Newaygo County, MichiganSherman Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,159 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Sullivan TownshipSullivan Township, MichiganSullivan Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 2,477.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land....
- Troy TownshipTroy Township, MichiganTroy Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 243 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
- Twin LakeTwin Lake, MichiganTwin Lake is an unincorporated community in Muskegon County of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes. Local government services are provided by Dalton Township. As of the 2000 census, the community population was 1,613...
(CDPCensus-designated placeA census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) - Valley TownshipValley Township, MichiganValley Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,831 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census...
- Watson TownshipWatson Township, MichiganWatson Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,086 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-History:On April 14, 1871, a...
- Whitehall TownshipWhitehall Township, MichiganWhitehall Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,648 at the 2000 census. The city of Whitehall is located at the southwest corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- White CloudWhite Cloud, MichiganWhite Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,408. It is the county seat of Newaygo County.-Geography:...
- White River TownshipWhite River Township, MichiganWhite River Township is a civil township of Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,338 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Wilcox TownshipWilcox Township, MichiganWilcox Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census...
- Woodland TownshipWoodland Township, MichiganWoodland Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,129 at the 2000 census. The village of Woodland is located within the township.-Geography:...
- WoodlandWoodland, MichiganWoodland is a village in Barry County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village population was 495. The village is located within Woodland Township.-Geography:...
Unincorporated places
- Ada
- Alaska
- AltoAlto, MichiganAlto is an unincorporated community in Bowne Township, Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on Platt Lake Creek, at the intersection of Bancroft Avenue and 60th Street, just west of M-50 about two miles south of exit 52 off I-96. Alto was founded in 1845 by Daniel Skidmore. A...
- Assyria
- Banfield
- Belmont
- BitelyBitely, MichiganBitely is an unincorporated community within Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is within Lilley Township about one mile west of M-37 in the Manistee National Forest...
- Brunswick
- CannonsburgCannonsburg, MichiganCannonsburg is an unincorporated community within Cannon Township, Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is on Bear Creek in the southwest part of the township at ....
- Cascade
- Cloverdale
- Coats Grove
- Delton
- Dowling
- EastmanvilleEastmanville, MichiganEastmanville is an unincorporated community at the southern edge of Polkton Township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan.It is centered on the intersection of 68th Ave. and Leonard St. on the north bank of the Grand River at . 68th Ave. is the first bridge over the Grand River east of...
- Hickory Corners
- Lacy
- Maple Grove
- MarneMarne, MichiganMarne is an unincorporated community in Wright Township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Township offices are located in the community...
- Prairieville
- PullmanPullman, MichiganPullman is an unincorporated community in Lee Township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in a predominantly rural area of Western Michigan, about 150 miles east of Chicago. It is centered on the junction of 109th Avenue and 56th Street between sections eight and nine of Lee...
- Quimby
- Riverview
- Schultz
- WabaningoWabaningo, MichiganWabaningo is a small unincorporated community of Fruitland Township, Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated where the White Lake flows through a short navigation channel into Lake Michigan at ....
- Woodland Park
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the MSA was $19,173.
Education
- Aquinas CollegeAquinas College (Michigan)Aquinas College is a small Catholic college that aims to provide a liberal arts education located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Aquinas is considered one of the best liberal arts colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report ....
- Calvin CollegeCalvin CollegeCalvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin College is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism...
- Cornerstone UniversityCornerstone UniversityCornerstone University is an independent, non-denominational Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The university emphasises the trinitarian belief in the triune God and the literal interpretation of the Bible...
- Grace Bible CollegeGrace Bible CollegeGrace Bible College is a fundamentalist Christian college in the premillennial, dispensational tradition located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association for Biblical Higher Education to award...
- Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids Community College is a community college located in the city of Grand Rapids in the U.S. state of Michigan. GRCC offers an Associate's degree, a variety of certification programs, occupational training, and other learning opportunities for the surrounding community.-Campuses:In...
- Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1960, and its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids...
- Hope CollegeHope CollegeHope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled...
- Kuyper CollegeKuyper CollegeKuyper College is a ministry-focused Christian leadership college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, that educates and trains Christian leaders for ministry and service...
- Kendall College of Art and DesignKendall College of Art and DesignKendall College of Art and Design, of Ferris State University, is a college of the visual arts in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States...
- Muskegon Community College Muskegon Community CollegeMuskegon Community College is a community college in Muskegon, Michigan. Providing service to the lakeshore region of West Michigan, MCC is located near the shores of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan...
- Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolThomas M. Cooley Law SchoolThomas M. Cooley Law School is an American Bar Association accredited law school in the United States. Located in Michigan, its main campus is in Lansing, and its satellite campuses are in Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, and Grand Rapids. Cooley plans on opening another satellite campus in Tampa Bay,...
- Western Theological SeminaryWestern Theological SeminaryWestern Theological Seminary is a professional and graduate school in Holland, Michigan affiliated with the Reformed Church in America....
The area also has campuses for Baker College
Baker College
Baker College is a private not-for-profit American college in Michigan, founded in 1911. Its campuses are located throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan....
, Ferris State University
Ferris State University
Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where...
, Davenport University
Davenport University
Davenport University is a private, non-profit, multi-location university located at 14 campuses throughout Michigan and online. It was founded in 1866 by Conrad Swensburg and currently offers Master's Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, Associate's Degrees, diplomas, and post-grad certification programs...
, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
, and University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a for-profit institution of higher learning. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Group Inc. which is publicly traded , an S&P 500 corporation based in Phoenix, Arizona...
, and the Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
College of Human Medicine.
Companies in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area
- AlticorAlticorAlticor is a privately held corporation, owned and run by members of the DeVos and Van Andel families. It was established in 1999 to serve as the parent company for a handful of business ventures, most notably the direct selling company Amway and Quixtar and a manufacturing and distribution...
(formerly AmwayAmwayAmway is a direct selling company and manufacturer that uses network marketing to sell a variety of products, primarily in the health, beauty, and home care markets. Amway was founded in 1959 by Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos...
), Ada - American SeatingAmerican SeatingAmerican Seating Inc. is a company specialising in the production of chairs and other seating, including seats for rail transport and schools. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., USA, American Seating employs a US-based workforce. It was founded in 1886 and gives its name to the American Seating...
, Grand Rapids - Baker Books, Grand Rapids
- BissellBissell Inc.Bissell Inc., also known as Bissell Homecare, is a privately owned vacuum cleaner and floor care product manufacturing corporation headquartered in Walker, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids...
, Walker - Eerdmans, Grand Rapids
- Family Christian StoresFamily Christian StoresFamily Christian Stores is the world's largest Christian-focused retailer, and it is located in the United States. As of 2007, the retail chain had 4,600 employees in over 300 stores in 40 states...
, Grand Rapids - GE Aviation, Cascade
- GentexGentexGentex Corporation manufactures automatic-dimming rear-view mirrors and camera-based driver assistance systems to the global automotive industry. The company also provides commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices to the North American fire protection market, as well as dimmable aircraft...
, Zeeland - Gerber Products CompanyGerber Products CompanyGerber Products Company is a purveyor of baby food and baby products. A former American-owned company, Gerber is now a subsidiary of Nestlé, and is currently located in Fremont, Michigan, USA.-History:...
, Fremont - Goodrich Quality TheatersGoodrich Quality TheatersGoodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., or GQTI, is a chain of 30 movie theaters, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, representing a total of approximately 270 screens in the United States...
, Grand Rapids - Gordon Food ServiceGordon Food ServiceGordon Food Service is the largest privately held foodservice distributor in North America with sales of $5.5 billion in 2007. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, GFS has GFS Marketplace stores in the states of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee...
, Wyoming - HaworthHaworth (company)Haworth designs and manufactures adaptable workspaces, including raised floors, movable walls, systems furniture, seating, storage and wood casegoods. Family-owned and privately held, Haworth is headquartered in Holland, Michigan in the United States. Haworth serves markets in more than 120...
, Holland - Herman MillerHerman Miller (office equipment)Herman Miller, Inc., based in Zeeland, Michigan, is a major American manufacturer of office furniture and equipment, as well as furniture for the home. It is notable as one of the first companies to produce modern furniture and, under the guidance of Design Director George Nelson, is likely the...
, Zeeland - Howard MillerHoward Miller Clock CompanyThe Howard Miller Company is a Zeeland, Michigan based manufacturer of longcase clocks and other home furnishings.-History:Howard Miller Clock Company was founded in 1926 as the Herman Miller Clock Company division of office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller. It was spun off in 1937 and...
, Zeeland - Loeks TheatresLoeks Theatres, Inc.Loeks Theatres, Inc., is a movie theater chain with headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Its theatres serve the cities and surrounding areas of Grand Rapids, Lansing, Muskegon, Benton Harbor/St...
, Grand Rapids - MeijerMeijerMeijer, Inc. is a regional American hypermarket chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 196 stores are located in Michigan, with additional locations in...
, Walker - Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids
- Old Orchard BrandsOld Orchard BrandsOld Orchard Brands, LLC is a privately owned juice company, located in Sparta, Michigan.-History:The company began in 1985, as a producer of apple juice. The company began by selling predominantly apple-based frozen juice concentrates, and has since expanded its product line to include many shelf...
, Sparta - PerrigoPerrigoPerrigo Company , is the largest manufacturer of private label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals in the United States. The company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange; as a result of the merger with Agis Industries the company is a constituent of the TA-25...
, Allegan - Plascore IncorporatedPlascore IncorporatedPlascore Incorporated manufactures engineered honeycomb core and composite panels used in aerospace, marine, military, safety, transportation, and other applications . Marketed under the brand Plascore, the honeycomb exhibits a high strength-to-weight ratio and shear strength...
, Zeeland - Spartan StoresSpartan StoresSpartan Stores Inc. is an American food distributor and grocery store chain headquartered in Byron Township, Michigan. The company distributes national and Spartan brand products to over 400 independent grocery stores in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.-History:...
, Byron Township - SteelcaseSteelcaseSteelcase is an international office furniture company founded in 1912 in Grand Rapids, Michigan — as The Metal Office Furniture Company. The company at the time specialized in file cabinets and safes. Today, the company sells products related to interior architecture, furniture and technology...
, Grand Rapids - Universal Forest ProductsUniversal Forest ProductsUniversal Forest Products, Inc. is a multibillion-dollar corporation and the leading supplier to its five business segments. Universal is the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wood and wood-alternative products, the leading pressure-treated wood producer, North America's largest...
, Grand Rapids - Wolverine World WideWolverine World WideWolverine World Wide is a footwear manufacturer. They have their own brand, Wolverine Boots and Shoes, and also make footwear for other companies, such as Caterpillar and Harley-Davidson. Wolverine also makes shoes and boots for the military...
, Rockford - X-RiteX-RiteX-Rite, Inc. is a manufacturer of color matching products, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Their products include those used for matching paint colors. They also create products that regulate quality in the processing of film and x-rays....
, Kentwood - ZondervanZondervanZondervan is an international Christian media and publishing company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zondervan is a founding member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association .- History :...
Publishing, Cascade
Culture and tourism
- Centerpointe MallCenterpointe MallCenterpointe Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It opened in 1967 as Eastbrook Mall, a year before the larger Woodland Mall opened across the street...
- The Lakes MallThe Lakes MallThe Lakes Mall is an enclosed shopping mall serving the city of Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Opened in 2001, the mall features more than sixty retailers, plus a food court, in of gross leasable area. Anchor stores comprise Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Sears and Younkers...
- Rivertown Crossings Mall
- Woodland MallWoodland MallWoodland Mall is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall located just outside the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It comprises over 100 tenants in of retail space, with four anchor stores and a movie theater...