Inclusive excellence, employee well-being, and compensation are important factors in increasing talent retention. Inclusive Excellence
While the overall population may be aging, Greater Grand Rapids is growing more diverse.
Racially...
And Generationally...
17.0% 23.4% 35%
percentage of GGR’s diverse population in 2004
Workforce Distribution Comparison 2024
65+
percentage of GGR’s diverse population in 2024
55-64
45-54
predicted percentage of GGR’s diverse population in 2050
35-44
25-34
20-Year Growth of Diverse Populations in Greater Grand Rapids
22-24
Demographic
2004 to 2024
19-21
Grand Rapids
Michigan
U.S.
Two or More Races
116% 77% 60% 32% 30%
Asian
Hispanic
14-18
Black
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
American Indian or Alaskan Native
-3%
Greater Grand Rapids outpaces the state and nation in concentration of 35 year old and younger workers.
Source: Lightcast and RQSE
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