Pontiac, MI Profile
Pontiac, MI, population 67,331, is located
in Michigan's Oakland county,
about 13.9 miles from Sterling Heights and 17.5 miles from Warren.
Through the 90's Pontiac's population has declined by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Pontiac has grown by about 1%.
Pontiac's property crime levels tend to be higher than Michigan's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Pontiac 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 | 39% |
| African American | 48% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 10% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 30.00 |
| Males | 29.10 |
| Females | 30.80 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 17.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 17.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 66,337 | N/A |
| 2001 | 67,770 | 2.16% |
| 2002 | 67,502 | -0.40% |
| 2003 | 67,257 | -0.36% |
| 2004 | 67,509 | 0.37% |
| 2005 | 67,331 | -0.26% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $31,207 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,690 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 1,375 |
| 2004 | 1,633 |
| 2005 | 1,855 |
| 2006 | 1,818 |
| 2007 | 1,877 |
| 2008 | 1,888 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
4 |
- |
8 |
2 |
9 |
8 |
19 |
21 |
| Forcible Rape |
90 |
- |
73 |
92 |
82 |
86 |
44 |
73 |
| Robbery |
187 |
- |
156 |
257 |
253 |
276 |
339 |
315 |
| Aggravated Assault |
846 |
- |
675 |
749 |
911 |
851 |
857 |
844 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,091 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 3,552 |
| 2004 | 4,250 |
| 2005 | 4,138 |
| 2006 | 5,100 |
| 2007 | 4,647 |
| 2008 | 3,826 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,089 |
- |
796 |
848 |
1,117 |
1566 |
1287 |
1034 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,760 |
- |
1,151 |
1,546 |
1,194 |
1294 |
1215 |
998 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
546 |
- |
409 |
469 |
488 |
565 |
614 |
507 |
| Arson |
33 |
- |
34 |
36 |
39 |
73 |
32
|
39
|
Location
| Elevation | 943 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 20 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.2 Square Miles |
