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Grosse Pointe Farms

Michigan · 9,735 residents (2025 est.) · 2.733 sq mi
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#61Highest homeownership rateof 6,82396.6%#151Most educatedof 6,82676.9%#257Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.5%
The short version

Grosse Pointe Farms is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% 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 $442,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,904
+1%since 2000
from 9,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,624 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 3,236 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+13%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,735 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe Farms
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(722)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(515)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(501)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(568)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(293)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.4%(531)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(1,462)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(1,174)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.6%(1,844)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(1,136)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(714)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(444)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$161,208
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,153 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,520
+67%since 2000
from $54,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.5%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−8%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−11%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
43
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-Hispanic96.6%(9,429)
Black0.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(108)
Asian1.1%(110)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(9,004)
Black0.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(110)
Asian2.1%(204)
Other5.4%(531)
Diversity Score
21
+135%since 2009
from 9 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
Mexican0.7%(73)
Guatemalan0.2%(19)
Chilean0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Japanese1.4%(137)
Asian Indian0.5%(51)
Korean0.1%(11)
Chinese0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German22.9%(2,266)
English14.2%(1,406)
Irish13.7%(1,359)
Polish10.6%(1,052)
Italian8.9%(885)
French4.8%(479)
Arab4.7%(462)
Scottish3%(301)
Hungarian2.8%(276)
Lebanese2.3%(232)
Lithuanian2.2%(216)
American1.7%(172)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.3%(133)
Norwegian1.3%(131)
Ukrainian1.3%(126)
Macedonian1.2%(118)
Greek1.1%(104)
Croatian1%(99)
Dutch1%(96)
Swedish0.9%(92)
Canadian0.8%(79)
Slovak0.7%(74)
Welsh0.6%(63)
Serbian0.6%(57)
Russian0.4%(36)
Danish0.3%(30)
Iraqi0.3%(28)
Syrian0.3%(27)
Belgian0.3%(27)
Egyptian0.2%(16)
Australian0.1%(12)
Swiss0.1%(12)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Jordanian0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Armenian0.1%(5)
British0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.4%(620)
Married73.3%(2,765)
Widowed3.6%(137)
Divorced6.6%(249)
Women 15+
Never married16.8%(738)
Married63.7%(2,799)
Widowed11.2%(493)
Divorced8.3%(365)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan has about 9,904 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan earns about $161,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan expensive?

In Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the median home is worth about $442,000, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan?

About 76.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan?

About 2.5% of people in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 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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