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Village of Grosse Pointe Shores

Michigan · 2,647 residents · 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 $172,250. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $559,700. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 191% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,647
−4%since 2019
from 2,767 in 2019
2010 – 2025
Population density
2,378 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 2,486 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 53.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K201020202024Village of Grosse Pointe Shores
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $161,944 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,180
+2%since 2019
from $100,856 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$559,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $523,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
3.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+1%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,367)
Black3.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(75)
Asian6.6%(182)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score32.7%(905)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,360)
Black1.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(60)
Asian4.8%(126)
Other1.2%(32)
Diversity Score22.3%(589)
Diversity Score
22
−32%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−3%since 2019
from 25.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Female
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Foreign born
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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 2,647 residents according to the 2020 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 $172,250 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 $559,700.

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

About 70.2% 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 1.5% of people in Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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