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Grand Ledge

Michigan · 7,786 residents · 3.853 sq mi
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Grand Ledge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,786
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,021 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Grand Ledge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,204
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,589
+18%since 2000
from $22,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,420)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(204)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,118)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(358)
Asian0.7%(56)
Other2.4%(185)
Diversity Score20.1%(1,566)
Diversity Score
20
+125%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

Grand Ledge, Michigan has about 7,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

The typical household in Grand Ledge, Michigan earns about $50,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Ledge, Michigan expensive?

In Grand Ledge, Michigan, the median home is worth about $134,700, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Ledge, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

About 10.4% of people in Grand Ledge, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Ledge, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Ledge, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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