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Grand Marais

Minnesota · 1,290 residents (2025 est.) · 2.909 sq mi
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Grand Marais has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,583. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $310,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,796
+33%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,290 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Grand Marais
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,583
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,493 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,195
+70%since 2000
from $21,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−17%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+47%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,564)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(135)
Diversity Score29.2%(525)
Diversity Score
29
+1171%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−8%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

Grand Marais, Minnesota has about 1,796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

The typical household in Grand Marais, Minnesota earns about $70,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Marais, Minnesota expensive?

In Grand Marais, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $310,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Marais, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

About 10.1% of people in Grand Marais, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Marais, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Marais, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 625 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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