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Grosse Pointe Farms

Michigan · 10,148 residents · 2.733 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe Farms is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $357,100. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 137% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,148
+4%since 2000
from 9,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,713 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+7%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,647
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,287
+37%since 2000
from $54,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−14%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7%(686)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(9,143)
Black2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(273)
Asian1.8%(178)
Other3.9%(397)
Diversity Score24.2%(2,454)
Diversity Score
24
+244%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan has about 10,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan earns about $140,647 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 $357,100, and the typical rent is about $1,363 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 1.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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