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Grosse Pointe

Michigan · 5,421 residents · 1.062 sq mi
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Grosse Pointe is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,492. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $314,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 85% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,421
−4%since 2000
from 5,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,105 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+7%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Grosse Pointe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,492
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,808
−10%since 2000
from $53,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+3%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,449)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(83)
Asian1%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(457)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,973)
Black3.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian1.5%(83)
Other1.7%(90)
Diversity Score19.5%(1,059)
Diversity Score
20
+142%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

Grosse Pointe, Michigan has about 5,421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grosse Pointe, Michigan earns about $89,492 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 $314,200, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Grosse Pointe, Michigan?

About 65.8% 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 5.8% 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 260 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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