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Grand Marais

Minnesota · 1,337 residents · 2.909 sq mi
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Grand Marais has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,800. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,337
−1%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+16%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Grand Marais
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,141
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,050
+47%since 2000
from $21,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,198)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(31)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other3.6%(49)
Diversity Score16.9%(226)
Diversity Score
17
+635%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

Grand Marais, Minnesota has about 1,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Marais, Minnesota earns about $55,141 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 $204,800, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Marais, Minnesota?

About 43.3% 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 13.7% 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 166 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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