Grand Rapids is a city located in the state of Michigan, United States. It serves as the county seat of Kent County and is situated along the Grand River, approximately 25 miles east of Lake Michigan. The city functions as the primary economic and cultural hub for the West Michigan region.
As of the 2020 census, Grand Rapids had a population of 198,917, making it the second-most populous city in Michigan. Its surrounding metropolitan area exceeds 1.18 million residents, ranking as the 49th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.