Kentwood is located in Kent county Michigan with a geographic area of 20.9 square miles. The total population in Kentwood is 51,780 with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 25.2% of the population and over age 65 is 14.1% of the population. The median household income is $55,046, per capita income is $28,930. There are a total of 20,223 housing units with 57.9% owner occupied. Education includes 21.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 34.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Kentwood in the summer is 67 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.