Local SEO in Kent County, Michigan

How many businesses in Kent County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Kent County, Michigan

17,562
business establishments
90
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
375,548
total employees
661,354
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments17,562
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)90
Total private employment375,548
Total annual payroll$22,059,341,000
Population (2023)661,354
Businesses per 1,000 residents26.6

Kent County has 17,562 business establishments, of which roughly 90 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Kent County

Agencies serving Kent County’s 17,562 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.