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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Grosse Pointe

Michigan · 5,670 residents · 1.062 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,111. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 69% 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 $277,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 82% 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
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,670
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,339 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5,349 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+6%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,111
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,947 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,942
+43%since 1990
from $37,840 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$277,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $171,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$905
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $693 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
18.2% rent
3.4
+25%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,632)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian0.7%(42)
Diversity Score4.8%(275)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,449)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian1%(59)
Diversity Score8.1%(457)
8
+66%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.4%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe, Michigan has about 5,670 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe, Michigan earns about $81,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grosse Pointe, Michigan expensive?

In Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $277,000, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grosse Pointe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

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

Has Grosse Pointe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grosse Pointe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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