Grand Island, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Grand Island, Nebraska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
51,250
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
11.8%
Median Home
$148,200
Median Income
$56,513
Median Rent
$780
Grand Island SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Grand Island, NE Crime Report
1,474Total Crimes
2,859.5Total Crimes / 100k People
21.89%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Island / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,474 | 2,859.5 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 216 | 419.0 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 17 | 33.0 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 149 | 289.1 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,258 | 2,440.5 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 149 | 289.1 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,015 | 1,969.1 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 94 | 182.4 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Grand Island, NE Cost Of Living
88Grand Island's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Grand Island | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 69 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 91 | 100 | |
Grand Island, NE Photos
Rankings for Grand Island in Nebraska
Map Of Grand Island, NE
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Population over time in Grand Island
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51,250 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 51,187 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 51,042 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 50,895 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 50,582 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 50,059 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 49,347 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 48,548 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 47,722 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 46,975 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Island
| Race | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.2% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Grand Island
| Gender | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Island for adults over 25
| Education | Grand Island | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 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 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
