Grand Island, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
51,147
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
12.8%
Median Home
$140,800
Median Income
$54,965
Median Rent
$767
Grand Island SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9
Grand Island, NE Crime Report
1,559
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,008.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
21.47%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Island / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,559 | 3,008.4 | 2,340.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 236 | 455.4 | 300.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 27.0 | 40.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 166 | 320.3 | 192.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,323 | 2,553.0 | 2,039.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 189 | 364.7 | 245.3 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,034 | 1,995.3 | 1,536.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 100 | 193.0 | 257.7 | 219.9 |
Grand Island, NE Cost Of Living
85
Grand Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Grand Island's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Grand Island | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 90 | 100 | |
Grand Island, NE Photos
Rankings for Grand Island in Nebraska
Map Of Grand Island, NE
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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Population over time in Grand Island
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 79.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.9% | 4.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 10.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Grand Island
| Gender | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Island for adults over 25
| Education | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Grand Island, Nebraska
| Income | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 15.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
