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Grosse Pointe Park

Michigan · 11,555 residents · 2.166 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,177. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $308,500. Households here earn about 101% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,555
−7%since 2000
from 12,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,335 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,177
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,243
+8%since 2000
from $42,051 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−19%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(11,345)
Black2.9%(362)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(217)
Asian1.8%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(1,955)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(9,596)
Black10.5%(1,210)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(291)
Asian1.8%(206)
Other1.8%(203)
Diversity Score36.5%(4,220)
Diversity Score
37
+132%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan has about 11,555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan earns about $97,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan expensive?

In Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $308,500, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan?

About 61.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.0% of people in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,302 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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