Workforce and Population Overview
A high-level overview of the Grand Rapids MSA and West Michigan workforce and population data
Data Set
Grand Rapids MSA*
West Michigan*
Data Set
Total Population
Grand Rapids MSA*
1,086,987
West Michigan*
1,626,529
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Growth Rate (2015-2020)
Grand Rapids MSA*
4.0%
West Michigan*
3.5%
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Civilian Labor Force
Grand Rapids MSA*
555,636
West Michigan*
794,947
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Jobs
Grand Rapids MSA*
601,954
West Michigan*
780,498
Data Set
Average Earnings Per Job
Grand Rapids MSA*
$63,300
West Michigan*
$58,700
Data Set
Gross Regional Product ($)
Grand Rapids MSA*
63.3B
West Michigan*
81.0B
*Grand Rapids-Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area consists of Kent, Ottawa, Montcalm, and Ionia counties
**West Michigan Region consists of Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa counties.
Data Source: Emsi - Economy Overview Report