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Grosse Pointe Woods

Michigan · 15,792 residents (2025 est.) · 3.241 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,395. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $342,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,094
−6%since 2000
from 17,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,966 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5,270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,792 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe Woods
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,395
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,415
+61%since 2000
from $38,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+3%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,879
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−8%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(16,310)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1%(167)
Asian2.1%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(1,537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(13,983)
Black6.8%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(306)
Asian0.9%(148)
Other3.5%(560)
Diversity Score29.9%(4,805)
Diversity Score
30
+232%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan has about 16,094 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan earns about $126,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan expensive?

In Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, the median home is worth about $342,100, and the typical rent is about $1,879 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.9% of people in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,621 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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