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Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Michigan · 2,533 residents (2025 est.) · 1.113 sq mi
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Village of Grosse Pointe Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $733,500. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,795
+8%since 2023
from 2,589 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,511 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 2,326 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
−2%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,533 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,583
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $182,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,341
−2%since 2023
from $103,126 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−7%since 2023
from 0.490 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$733,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $671,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+5%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,399)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian5.1%(133)
Other1.4%(37)
Diversity Score17.3%(448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian3.8%(107)
Other2.3%(64)
Diversity Score16.1%(449)
Diversity Score
16
−7%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−4%since 2023
from 24.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan?

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan has about 2,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan earns about $189,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan expensive?

In Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the median home is worth about $733,500.

How educated are people in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan?

About 76.8% of adults age 25 and over in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan?

About 2.7% of people in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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