CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Michigan · 3,008 residents · 1.113 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Detroit metro area
Compare
The short version

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $483,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 152% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,008
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3,003 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,703 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2,698 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 50.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $130,156 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,545
+2%vs 2011
vs $79,566 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.518 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $465,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,909 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−39.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.5% in 2011
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−39.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,700)
Black1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian7.6%(229)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score23.2%(697)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,747)
Black1.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(56)
Asian3.8%(113)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(542)
Diversity Score
18
−22%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Foreign born
13.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Pelican Marsh
Pop 2,617
Townsend
Pop 2,985
Lake Clarke Shores
Pop 3,597
Harbor Bluffs
Pop 3,076
Places similar to Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
Head to head

Compare Village of Grosse Pointe Shores to nearby cities

VILLAGE OF GROSSE POINTE SHORES VS
Grosse Pointe Woods
Income$126,395+3%
Home value$342,100−29%
Population15,792+523%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VILLAGE OF GROSSE POINTE SHORES VS
St. Clair Shores
Income$73,500−40%
Home value$210,700−56%
Population57,872+2185%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VILLAGE OF GROSSE POINTE SHORES VS
Harper Woods
Income$65,022−47%
Home value$157,200−68%
Population14,860+487%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
VILLAGE OF GROSSE POINTE SHORES VS
Grosse Pointe Farms
Income$161,208+32%
Home value$442,000−9%
Population9,735+284%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

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

Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan has about 3,008 residents according to the 2010 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 $122,200 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 $483,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

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

About 59.5% 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 3.1% of people in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Michigan
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Village of Grosse Pointe Shores with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →