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. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Kent County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The West Michigan Whitecaps are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, that plays in the Midwest League. ... The Midwest League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.1 km² (3.9 mi²), all land. Image File history File links MIMap-doton-ComstockPark. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

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).

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

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 for Comstock Park: 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

 * White Non-Hispanic (84.5%) * Hispanic (7.2%) * Black (3.9%) * Other race (3.3%) * Two or more races (2.7%) * American Indian (1.4%) * Asian Indian (0.7%) * Vietnamese (0.5%) 

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. Matrimony redirects here. ...

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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Boarder map for Comstock Park

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Things near Comstock Park

Hospitals/medical centers near Comstock Park:

 * MARY FREE BED HOSPTIAL (about 6 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI) * SAINT MARY'S MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (about 6 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI) * SPECTRUM HEALTH-DOWNTOWN CAMPUS (about 6 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI) 

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Comstock Park:

 * GERALD R. FORD INTERNATIONAL (about 17 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; ID: GRR) * MUSKEGON COUNTY (about 40 miles; MUSKEGON, MI; ID: MKG) * KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL (about 57 miles; KALAMAZOO, MI; ID: AZO) 

Other public-use airports nearest to Comstock Park:

 * PAUL C. MILLER-SPARTA (about 6 miles; SPARTA, MI; ID: 8D4) * RIVERVIEW (about 12 miles; JENISON, MI; ID: 08C) * WILDERNESS AIRPARK (about 14 miles; KENT CITY, MI; ID: 24M) 

Amtrak stations near Comstock Park:

 * 6 miles: GRAND RAPIDS (MARKET & WEALTHY STS.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection. * 10 miles: ROCKFORD (39 S. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible. 

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Comstock Park:

 * GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 7,590) * AQUINAS COLLEGE (about 8 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 2,022) * CALVIN COLLEGE (about 12 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 4,148) * GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; ALLENDALE, MI; FT enrollment: 15,124) * HOPE COLLEGE (about 36 miles; HOLLAND, MI; FT enrollment: 2,918) * MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MUSKEGON, MI; FT enrollment: 2,365) * FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; BIG RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 8,593) 

Strongest AM radio stations in Comstock Park:

 * WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WTKG (1230 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WMJH (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; ROCKFORD, MI) * WNWZ (1410 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.) * WBBL (1340 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY) * WGVU (1480 AM; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY B OF C) * WFUR (1570 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI) * WJNZ (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GOODRICH RADIO, LLC) * WPNW (1260 AM; 10 kW; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: LANSER BROADCASTING CORPORATION) * WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI) * WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.) * WYGR (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WYOMING, MI; Owner: WYGR BROADCASTING) * WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY) 

Strongest FM radio stations in Comstock Park:

 * WLHT-FM (95.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.) * WFGR (98.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.) * WFUR-FM (102.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP.) * WBLU-FM (88.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP) * WTRV (100.5 FM; WALKER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.) * WBFX (101.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WLAV-FM (96.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY) * WAYG (89.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY) * WOOD-FM (105.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WGRD-FM (97.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.) * WCSG (91.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY.) * W214AY (90.7 FM; WALKER, MI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.) * WYCE (88.1 FM; WYOMING, MI; Owner: GRAND RAPIDS CABLE ACCESS CENTER) * WVTI (96.1 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WVGR (104.1 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN) * WBCT (93.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WSNX-FM (104.5 FM; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.) * WODJ (107.3 FM; GREENVILLE, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY) * WKLQ (94.5 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY) * WGNB (89.3 FM; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO) 

TV broadcast stations around Comstock Park:

 * WUHQ-LP (Channel 29; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.) * WXSP-CA (Channel 15; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) * W48CL (Channel 48; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK) * WOGC-CA (Channel 25; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) * WTLJ (Channel 54; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.) * WGVU-TV (Channel 35; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY) * WOHO-CA (Channel 33; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) * WWMT (Channel 3; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.) * WOLP-CA (Channel 27; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) * WZZM-TV (Channel 13; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CORP. OF OKLAHOMA, INC.) * WXMI (Channel 17; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.) * W19BA (Channel 19; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK) * WOOD-TV (Channel 8; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) * WLLA (Channel 64; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.) * W44BQ (Channel 44; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.) * WOTV (Channel 41; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC) 

Comstock Park compare to state things

(for a city)

• Black race population percentage significantly above state average.

• Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.

• Median age significantly below state average.

• Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.

• Renting percentage above state average.

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