Demographics in East Grand Rapids reveal that the city's population is composed of residents of many races. The majority of residents identify as White, though some residents also claim to be of Asian or two-racial heritage. Other important ancestry groups include English, Dutch, and German. The most common language spoken by East Grand Rapids residents is English, though many other languages are spoken as well.
West Michigan is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., with a population of over 1.5 million. This growth is partially attributed to the annexation of Grand Rapids Township, which was phased-in over the past decade. The city is home to one or more races, as well as federal and state equivalents. This diversity makes it a unique melting pot for the area's residents.
The median age of residents was 39.8, and forty-eight percent of those were under 18 years old. The remaining fifty percent of the population fell between 25-44 and 45-64 years old. Ten percent of residents were 65 years and older. Males outnumbered females in the city by a ratio of nine to one. The median household size was 2.81, with an average family size of 3.23.
In addition to its size, the city's population density is nearly double the city's, with an average population density of 4,308 per square mile. Until the 1920s, East Grand Rapids was a part of Grand Rapids Township, which occupied the area south of Hall Street. In 1891, residents voted to create the village of East Grand Rapids, and it eventually became a Home Rule City in 1926.