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Grandale

Michigan · Detroit · 3,733 residents · 0.933 sq mi
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The short version

Grandale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $72,357. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Grandale; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,733
Population density
4,001 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,327
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$14,858
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,357
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$966
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(178)
Black88.9%(3,317)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(227)
Diversity Score25.6%(954)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(178)
Black88.9%(3,317)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(227)
Diversity Score25.6%(954)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.6%
Female
68.4%
Foreign born
0.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan?

Grandale, Detroit, Michigan has about 3,733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan?

The typical household in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan earns about $41,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grandale, Detroit, Michigan expensive?

In Grandale, Detroit, Michigan, the median home is worth about $72,357, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grandale, Detroit, Michigan?

About 42.1% of people in Grandale, Detroit, 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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