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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Grosse Pointe Woods

Michigan · 17,080 residents · 3.241 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,558. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $231,800. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 76% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,080
−4%since 1990
from 17,715 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,270 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 5,466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+6%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe Woods
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,558
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,657 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,653
+43%since 1990
from $26,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$231,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$886
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $775 in 1990
US average: $602
94.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
5.2% rent
3.0
+23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(17,450)
Black0%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(133)
Asian1.5%(258)
Diversity Score5.5%(971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(16,310)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1%(167)
Asian2.1%(353)
Diversity Score9%(1,537)
9
+64%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−32%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan has about 17,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan earns about $78,558 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 $231,800, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan?

About 51.2% 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 2.4% 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 635 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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