Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,094

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%13,983

Black

6.8%1,097

Two or More

3.1%504

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%306

Asian

0.9%148

Other

0.3%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%37

High School Diploma

8.5%980

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%453

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%1,576

Associate's Degree

6.1%706

Bachelor's Degree

32.9%3,807

Master's Degree

22.1%2,556

Professional Degree

6.7%778

Doctorate

3.4%399

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

65.1%

Graduate+

32.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$342,100

Median Renti

$1,879

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.8%5,763

Renter-Occupied

10.2%655

Total Units

6,604

Homeownership

89.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%100

$50K–$100K

0.3%17

$100K–$150K

1.3%75

$150K–$200K

5.4%313

$200K–$300K

26.6%1,535

$300K–$500K

52.4%3,022

$500K–$1M

11.6%670

$1M+

0.5%31

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

144

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

107

$2,000+

233

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%172

2000–2009

1.8%121

1990–1999

0.7%44

1980–1989

1.9%125

1970–1979

2.5%164

1960–1969

16.3%1,078

1950–1959

32.4%2,137

1940–1949

29.8%1,967

1939 or earlier

12.1%796

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%5,534

Electricity

10.9%698

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%144

Wood

0.4%25

No Fuel

0.2%13

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,395

Mean Household Incomei

$154,514

Per Capita Incomei

$62,415

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

8,606

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%175

$10K–$15K

1.1%73

$15K–$20K

1.2%78

$20K–$25K

1.8%116

$25K–$30K

3.2%203

$30K–$35K

1.8%115

$35K–$40K

1%61

$40K–$45K

1.8%115

$45K–$50K

2.3%148

$50K–$60K

3.3%212

$60K–$75K

6.7%428

$75K–$100K

8.9%572

$100K–$125K

13.1%841

$125K–$150K

10.8%693

$150K–$200K

14.9%954

$200K+

25.5%1,634

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7985%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

297

India

Poland

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,952

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,088

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

388(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured