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Grosse Pointe

Michigan · 5,490 residents (2025 est.) · 1.062 sq mi
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#257Most educatedof 6,82673.1%#325Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
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Grosse Pointe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $436,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,541
−2%since 2000
from 5,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,218 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 4,822 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,490 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(450)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(464)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(331)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(268)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(201)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(377)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(721)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(704)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(739)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(734)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(364)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(188)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,853
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,111 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,088
+60%since 2000
from $53,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+6%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$436,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,725
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−30%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,449)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian1%(59)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,044)
Black1.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(171)
Asian1%(54)
Other3.4%(190)
Diversity Score
21
+117%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(112)
Argentine0.4%(24)
Spaniard0.3%(18)
Asian origin
Japanese0.4%(23)
Filipino0.2%(12)
Laotian0.2%(11)
Ancestry
German31%(1,717)
Irish20%(1,109)
English16.8%(932)
Italian13.5%(750)
Polish12.8%(710)
Scottish4.2%(232)
Arab3.3%(185)
Lebanese3.2%(177)
Austrian3.2%(176)
French2.8%(155)
Russian2.6%(143)
Greek2.3%(125)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian2%(109)
British1.9%(105)
Swedish1.7%(93)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(86)
Welsh1.5%(82)
Belgian1.3%(73)
Hungarian1%(57)
Czech1%(55)
Danish0.9%(49)
Lithuanian0.8%(45)
Slovak0.7%(39)
Dutch0.5%(30)
Finnish0.5%(30)
Canadian0.5%(27)
Iranian0.5%(25)
Syrian0.3%(16)
Serbian0.3%(16)
American0.3%(14)
Croatian0.2%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(416)
Married69.4%(1,323)
Widowed2.6%(49)
Divorced6.2%(119)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(537)
Married58.6%(1,399)
Widowed9%(214)
Divorced10%(239)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe, Michigan has about 5,541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

The typical household in Grosse Pointe, Michigan earns about $158,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Pointe, Michigan expensive?

In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $436,800, and the typical rent is about $1,725 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

About 73.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Pointe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

About 2.8% of people in Grosse Pointe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grosse Pointe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Pointe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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