Grand Rapids, MI Profile
Grand Rapids, MI, population 193,780, is located
in Michigan's Kent county,
about 58.6 miles from Lansing and 93.4 miles from South Bend.
Through the 90's Grand Rapids's population has grown by about 5%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Grand Rapids has declined by about 2%.
Grand Rapids's property crime levels tend to be higher than Michigan's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Grand Rapids tend to be much higher than Michigan's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 67% |
| African American | 20% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 10% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 30.40 |
| Males | 29.40 |
| Females | 31.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 15.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 17.00% | | 20 to 40: | 17.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 10.00% | | 40 to 60: | 11.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 197,800 | N/A |
| 2001 | 197,394 | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 196,543 | -0.43% |
| 2003 | 196,139 | -0.21% |
| 2004 | 194,689 | -0.74% |
| 2005 | 193,780 | -0.47% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $37,224 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,030 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 1,050 |
| 2004 | 1,037 |
| 2005 | 1,005 |
| 2006 | 995 |
| 2007 | 974 |
| 2008 | 1,026 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
12 |
- |
11 |
12 |
8 |
22 |
20 |
15 |
| Forcible Rape |
53 |
- |
68 |
83 |
66 |
65 |
69 |
81 |
| Robbery |
552 |
- |
533 |
562 |
674 |
700 |
669 |
767 |
| Aggravated Assault |
1,431 |
- |
1,458 |
1,377 |
1,214 |
1136 |
1116 |
1118 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,018 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 4,730 |
| 2004 | 4,803 |
| 2005 | 5,001 |
| 2006 | 5,227 |
| 2007 | 5,276 |
| 2008 | 4,769 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
2,582 |
- |
2,048 |
2,155 |
2,038 |
2484 |
2629 |
2286 |
| Larceny, Theft |
6,719 |
- |
6,569 |
6,531 |
7,050 |
6922 |
6931 |
6470 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
677 |
- |
709 |
739 |
678 |
697 |
589 |
453 |
| Arson |
66 |
- |
89 |
107 |
134 |
122
|
119
|
97
|
Location
| Land Area | 44.3 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.7 Square Miles |
