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Grand Marais

Michigan · 234 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 $38,939. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 61 residents. Median home value is $143,600. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−21%vs 2021
vs 295 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 156 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
66.3
−5%vs 2021
vs 69.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
13918122426730920202024Grand Marais
2024153
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,939
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $42,194 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,828
+2%vs 2021
vs $28,369 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $142,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $734 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.4% in 2021
16.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+9%vs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(273)
Black2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score17.7%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(222)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(4)
Diversity Score6.9%(16)
Diversity Score
7
−61%vs 2021
vs 18 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
+7%vs 2021
vs 9.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.8%
+22.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
Female
50.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Marais, Michigan?

Grand Marais, Michigan has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Marais, Michigan earns about $38,939 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 $143,600, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Marais, Michigan?

About 30.8% 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 6.6% of people in Grand Marais, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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