The Grand Rapids-Wyoming MSA is a four country metropolitan area located in western Michigan about thirty miles off the shore of Lake Michigan.

Although the area saw a downturn in the population during the early 21st century, it has recently begun to grow once again, with a steady population increase over the last seven to eight years. With the city of Grand Rapids itself seeing new migrants and immigrants settle within its borders, and with steadily expanding suburbs, the city is estimated to continue its recent growth on into the relatively distant future,

Total Population: 1,038,583

(An increase of 5.02 % in the past 5 years.)

Census Data

• Foreign Born - 47,099
• Language Spoken at Home - 70,029

Quick Facts

• The Grand Rapids MSA is also the second largest in the state of Michigan.


• The largest foreign-born ethnic group in Grand Rapids is Latino comprising approximately 45% of the immigrant population, and the Latino population has seen steady growth over the last two decades.


• Approximately 32% of high school students in Grand Rapids are first or second generation Hispanics.