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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,541

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%5,044

Two or More

3.4%187

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%171

Black

1.5%82

Asian

1%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%23

High School Diploma

7.1%273

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%144

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%262

Associate's Degree

7.3%281

Bachelor's Degree

34.9%1,337

Master's Degree

21.9%837

Professional Degree

11.7%446

Doctorate

4.6%177

HS or Higher

98.8%

BA or Higher

73.1%

Graduate+

38.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$436,800

Median Renti

$1,725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.9%1,900

Renter-Occupied

14.1%311

Total Units

2,452

Homeownership

85.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%16

$50K–$100K

4.5%86

$100K–$150K

0.4%7

$150K–$200K

2.1%39

$200K–$300K

13.2%250

$300K–$500K

35.7%679

$500K–$1M

38.8%738

$1M+

4.5%85

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

160

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%25

2010–2019

2%48

2000–2009

1.5%38

1990–1999

0.8%19

1980–1989

2.6%63

1970–1979

4.5%111

1960–1969

4.6%114

1950–1959

14.5%355

1940–1949

8.5%208

1939 or earlier

60%1,471

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.2%2,039

Electricity

6.5%144

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%17

Other

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$158,853

Mean Household Incomei

$223,226

Per Capita Incomei

$86,088

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,769

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%89

$10K–$15K

0.5%12

$15K–$20K

0.5%10

$20K–$25K

0.9%20

$25K–$30K

0.7%16

$30K–$35K

3.4%75

$35K–$40K

0.3%7

$40K–$45K

1.7%37

$45K–$50K

1%22

$50K–$60K

2.6%58

$60K–$75K

5.3%118

$75K–$100K

9.4%207

$100K–$125K

7.1%158

$125K–$150K

9.1%202

$150K–$200K

19.8%438

$200K+

33.6%742

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4307.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Mexico

Philippines

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,575

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,651

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

175(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured