Grand Island SnackAbility
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Crime in Grand Island summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Grand Island. Key points include:
There were 1,117 total crimes in Grand Island in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Island is 2,128.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Island is 367.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Island is 1,760.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Grand Island is 0.42% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Grand Island Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Island / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,117 | 2,128.1 | 1,847.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 193 | 367.7 | 220.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 32.4 | 20.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 | 262.9 | 154.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 924 | 1,760.4 | 1,626.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 127 | 242.0 | 155.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 745 | 1,419.4 | 1,218.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 99.1 | 252.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Grand Island summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Grand Island. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Grand Island is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Grand Island is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Grand Island is $252,574.
The median income in Grand Island is $63,795.
Grand Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Grand Island Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Grand Island | Nebraska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Grand Island, NE Weather
The average high in Grand Island is 62.2° and the average low is 39.3°.
There are 50.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of precipitation each year with 27.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Grand Island |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 50.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rankings & Articles For Grand Island
Locations Around Grand Island
Map Of Grand Island, NE
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Grand Island Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Grand Island
The current population in Grand Island is 52,884. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52,884 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 52,761 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 52,822 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 52,755 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 51,250 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 51,147 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 51,187 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 51,042 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 50,895 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 50,582 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 50,059 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 49,347 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 48,548 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 47,722 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 46,975 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Island
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Grand Island is:
55.8% White with 29,501 White residents.
3.8% African American with 2,032 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 56 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 603 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 193 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 1,232 Two Or More residents.
36.4% Hispanic with 19,267 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 75.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 4.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Grand Island
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Grand Island is 48.9% female with 25,856 female residents.
Grand Island is 51.1% male with 27,028 male residents.
| Gender | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Island for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Grand Island completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Grand Island completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Grand Island completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Grand Island completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Grand Island completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Grand Island completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Grand Island completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Grand Island completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Grand Island completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Grand Island, Nebraska
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6.8% of households in Grand Island earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Grand Island earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Grand Island earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Grand Island earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in Grand Island earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.8% of households in Grand Island earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Grand Island earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.3% of households in Grand Island earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Grand Island earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Grand Island earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
