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Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

Grand Rapids Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 18,905 at the 2020 census. The township is bordered by Grand Rapids to the west and East Grand Rapids to the southwest, but the township is administered autonomously.

Kent County is located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the county had a population of 657,974, making it the fourth most populous county in Michigan, and the largest outside of the Detroit area. Its county seat is Grand Rapids. The county was set off in 1831, and organized in 1836. It is named for New York jurist and legal scholar James Kent, who represented the Michigan Territory in its dispute with Ohio over the Toledo Strip.

Kent County is part of the Grand Rapids–Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area and is West Michigan's economic and manufacturing center. It is home to the Frederik Meijer Gardens, a significant cultural landmark of the Midwest. The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the county's primary location for regional and international airline traffic.

The township was first organized in 1834 under the name Kent Township. The village of Grand Rapids was within the township, and the state renamed the township as Grand Rapids Township in 1842. The village was incorporated as an autonomous city from portions of the township in 1850. Grand Rapids Township became a charter township in 1979. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.55 square miles (40.27 km2), of which 15.33 square miles (39.70 km2) is land and 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2) (1.41%) is water. 

Grand Rapids Charter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. MVP Sports Clubs offer comprehensive fitness facilities with group classes, personal training, and sports leagues. Kula Yoga Grand Rapids provides a serene environment for yoga practice, featuring classes that cater to all skill levels. Urban You Beauty Bar specializes in advanced skin care treatments, massages, and beauty services. The Spa at the Amway Grand Plaza offers luxury spa treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps in an elegant setting. F45 Training combines circuit and HIIT-style workouts for a dynamic and effective fitness experience. Grand Rapids Kroc Center features a wide range of activities, from an aquatic center and gym to fitness classes and community programs. Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Snap Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.

Top sites in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI are Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Public Museum, and John Ball Zoo.

Population: 19,025 (2023). ZIP codes: 49506, 49525, 49546. Area code: 616. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Area: 15.56 sq mi (40.30 km2).

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What are the demographics of Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI?

With 19,025 people, Grand Rapids Charter Township is the 111th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Grand Rapids charter township racial/ethnic groups are White (84.9%) followed by Asian (6.6%) and Two or More (3.1%). In 2022, the median household income of Grand Rapids charter township households was $117,876. Grand Rapids charter township households made slightly more than Locke households ($116,923) and Peninsula households ($116,141) . However, 3.3% of Grand Rapids charter township families live in poverty.

Is Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI expensive?

Grand Rapids, Michigan's cost of living is 5% lower than the national average.  Grand Rapids's housing expenses are 15% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 3% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 1% higher than the national average. Grand Rapids has grocery prices that are 8% lower than the national average. Healthcare in Grand Rapids is 5% lower than the national average.

What county is Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI?

Grand Rapids Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 18,905 at the 2020 census. The township is bordered by Grand Rapids to the west and East Grand Rapids to the southwest, but the township is administered autonomously.

Sources

Wikipedia

Grand Rapids Charter Township

Payscale

Michigan Demographics

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Grand Rapids Public Museum

John Ball Zoo

MVP Sports Clubs

Kula Yoga Grand Rapids

Urban You Beauty Bar

Spa at the Amway Grand Plaza

F45 Training

Grand Rapids Kroc Center

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

Snap Fitness

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