Grandville, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grandville, Michigan
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| City of Grandville | |
Looking southwest along Chicago Drive
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Location within Kent County
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 Grandville, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Grandville, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Settled | 1833 |
| Incorporated | 1933 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.67 sq mi (19.88 km2) |
| • Land | 7.25 sq mi (18.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,083 |
| • Density | 2,219.26/sq mi (856.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49418, 49468
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-34160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626375 |
Grandville is a city in Kent County, Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 16,083 people lived there.
It's located southwest of Grand Rapids and is part of the larger Grand Rapids area. People first settled here in 1833, and it officially became a city in 1933.
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Grandville's Story: A Look Back
How Grandville Began
The Anishinaabe people are native to the Grand Rapids area. Grandville was a very important place during Michigan's logging days. This was because of its special location at a bend in the Grand River. It was important to have people there to make sure logs didn't get stuck as they floated down the river.
Grandville was founded in 1833. It officially became a city 100 years later, in 1933.
Recent Growth and Changes
In the 1980s, Grandville started to grow a lot. This happened as the whole Grand Rapids metropolitan area expanded. In 1987, a company called X-Rite, which makes tools for measuring color, built its main office in Grandville. It quickly became one of Michigan's fastest-growing businesses.
In the 1990s, people started planning even bigger developments for the city. In 1990, developers wanted to build a new shopping mall. They met with the city to get approval. In 1999, the RiverTown Crossings mall was finished. It has over 1.25 million square feet of shops!
In the 2000s, Grandville kept growing after RiverTown Crossings opened. Many new restaurants and smaller shopping centers appeared along Rivertown Parkway. The mall became one of the city's biggest employers. However, by 2007, X-Rite moved its headquarters to nearby Kentwood.
A new fire station was built in 2000. Later, in 2003, a new police station and justice hall were built next to the city hall. A Kent District Library also opened on Wilson Avenue.
In 2013, a Cabela's store and a Target store opened in a new development. This was on the land where X-Rite used to be. In 2016, a very large apartment complex called the Grand Castle was built. It has over 1 million square feet and 400 apartments.
In 2017, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen visited Grandville. They came for the annual Fourth of July parade. Vice President Pence walked the parade route.
Grandville's Location and Area
Grandville covers about 7.67 square miles (19.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Grand River forms the northern edge of the city. Grand Rapids is just to the northeast. Walker is to the north, and Wyoming surrounds Grandville to the east and south. Ottawa County is to the west.
Main Roads in Grandville
I-196 (Gerald R. Ford Freeway) runs through the northern and western parts of Grandville.
M-11 (28th Street) goes from west to east through the northern part of the city.- M-121 (Chicago Drive) starts at I-196 on the western edge of Grandville.
Population of Grandville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 548 | — | |
| 1900 | 457 | — | |
| 1910 | 680 | 48.8% | |
| 1920 | 799 | 17.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,346 | 68.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,566 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,022 | 29.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,975 | 294.4% | |
| 1970 | 10,764 | 35.0% | |
| 1980 | 12,412 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 15,624 | 25.9% | |
| 2000 | 16,263 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,378 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 16,083 | 4.6% | |
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Grandville's Population in 2020
In 2020, Grandville had 16,086 people. Most residents (85.5%) were White. Other groups included Black or African American (4.3%), Asian (1.9%), and Native American (0.5%). About 5.6% of people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.1% of the population.
Grandville's Population in 2010
In 2010, Grandville had 15,378 people living in 5,982 households. About 4,160 of these were families. The city had about 2,115 people per square mile.
There were 6,276 homes in total. Most residents (92.0%) were White. Other groups included African American (2.2%), Asian (1.5%), and Native American (0.2%). About 1.8% were from other races, and 2.4% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 6.2% of the population.
In 33.5% of households, there were children under 18. About 54.5% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.54 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.
The average age in the city was 36.3 years old. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.6% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Famous People from Grandville
- David Agema – A state representative for Michigan.
- Devin Booker – A professional basketball player.
- Allyssa DeHaan – A college basketball player.
- Brent Gates – A professional baseball player.
- Hai Du Lam – A professional League of Legends player.
- Terri Lynn Land – A former Michigan Secretary of State.
- Buster Mathis Jr. – A professional boxer.
- Benny McCoy – A professional baseball player.
Images for kids
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Looking southwest along Chicago Drive
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Location within Kent County
See also
In Spanish: Grandville (Míchigan) para niños
