Pontiac, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,714
Unemployment
11.0%
Poverty
27.9%
Median Home
$73,800
Median Income
$34,673
Median Rent
$811
Pontiac SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
4
Commute
8
Pontiac, MI Crime Report
1,936
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,258.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
38.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pontiac / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,936 | 3,258.7 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 840 | 1,413.9 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 13 | 21.9 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 88 | 148.1 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 689 | 1,159.7 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,096 | 1,844.8 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 240 | 404.0 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 743 | 1,250.6 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 113 | 190.2 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Pontiac, MI Cost Of Living
88
Pontiac's Overall Cost Of Living
Pontiac's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pontiac | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 44 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
Pontiac, MI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Rankings for Pontiac in Michigan
Map Of Pontiac, MI
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Population over time in Pontiac
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,714 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 60,116 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 60,039 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 59,920 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 59,928 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 59,658 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 59,751 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 60,105 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 60,425 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 60,982 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pontiac
| Race | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 49.1% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Pontiac
| Gender | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pontiac for adults over 25
| Education | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pontiac, Michigan
| Income | Pontiac | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.9% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.6% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
