Norton Shores, MI Profile
Norton Shores, MI, population 23,479, is located
in Michigan's Muskegon county,
about 33.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 83.4 miles from Milwaukee.
Through the 90's Norton Shores's population has grown by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Norton Shores has grown by about 4%.
Norton Shores's property crime levels tend to be higher than Michigan's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Norton Shores tend to be much lower than Michigan's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 40.60 |
| Males | 39.20 |
| Females | 41.80 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 11.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 14.00% | | 40 to 60: | 15.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 22,527 | N/A |
| 2001 | 22,772 | 1.09% |
| 2002 | 23,093 | 1.41% |
| 2003 | 23,136 | 0.19% |
| 2004 | 23,254 | 0.51% |
| 2005 | 23,479 | 0.97% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $45,457 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 216 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 229 |
| 2004 | 228 |
| 2005 | 150 |
| 2006 | 222 |
| 2007 | 250 |
| 2008 | 167 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
- |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
7 |
- |
8 |
8 |
5 |
10 |
7 |
8 |
| Robbery |
7 |
- |
13 |
10 |
5 |
17 |
11 |
6 |
| Aggravated Assault |
35 |
- |
32 |
34 |
25 |
25 |
41 |
25 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,632 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 4,440 |
| 2004 | 4,977 |
| 2005 | 4,347 |
| 2006 | 4,398 |
| 2007 | 4,065 |
| 2008 | 3,392 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
59 |
- |
102 |
120 |
129 |
140 |
135 |
94 |
| Larceny, Theft |
940 |
- |
870 |
989 |
854 |
842 |
790 |
677 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
50 |
- |
56 |
49 |
30 |
48 |
33 |
23 |
| Arson |
2 |
- |
4 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
4
|
3 |
Location
| Elevation | 612 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 23.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.2 Square Miles |
