Comstock Park, Michigan
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Comstock Park, established as "Mill Creek" on Indian Mill Creek in the 19th century, is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It is a Census-designated place (CDP) used for statistical purposes. The population was 10,674 at the 2000 census. The town hosts the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball club of the Midwest League.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.1 km² (3.9 mi²), all land.
[edit] Public Schools
Comstock Park Public Schools consist of six networked schools: Greenridge Elementary School (Preschool-K), Stoney Creek Elementary School (1-2), Pine Island Elementary School (3-5), Mill Creek Middle School (6-8), Comstock Park High School (9-12) and North Kent Alternative High School (9-12).
[edit] District Population Breakdown
- Greenridge Elementary School: 224 Students
- Stoney Creek Elementary School: 362 Students
- Pine Island Elementary School: 456 Students
- Mill Creek Middle School: 465 Students
- Comstock Park High School: 658 Students
- North Kent Alternative High School: 101 Students
- Total District enrollment: 2266
Source: PublicSchoolsReport.com See Also: Comstock Park School Webpage
[edit] Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,674 people, 4,441 households, and 2,513 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,056.7/km² (2,735.0/mi²). There were 4,654 housing units at an average density of 460.7/km² (1,192.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 87.30% White, 3.91% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races, and 2.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.22% of the population.
There were 4,441 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the community the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 20.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $40,202, and the median income for a family was $47,154. Males had a median income of $36,076 versus $26,331 for females. The per capita income for the community was $19,911. About 7.9% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
