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Grand Marais

Michigan · 153 residents · 1.893 sq mi
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Grand Marais has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,625. Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 102 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $166,700. With a median age of 70.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−40%since 2023
from 255 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 135 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.1
+3%since 2023
from 67.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
13918122426730920202024Grand Marais
2024153
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,625
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,809 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,971
−10%since 2023
from $41,296 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.197
−29%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services26.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
77.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+18%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(226)
Black7.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(66)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(14)
Diversity Score
9
−64%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.0 min
−8%since 2023
from 5.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Female
62.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Marais, Michigan?

Grand Marais, Michigan has about 153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Marais, Michigan earns about $49,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Marais, Michigan expensive?

In Grand Marais, Michigan, the median home is worth about $166,700.

How educated are people in Grand Marais, Michigan?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Marais, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Marais, Michigan?

About 0.0% of people in Grand Marais, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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