Population 8,716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grosse Pointe
Household size in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Grosse Pointe run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Grosse Pointe skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.3, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Grosse Pointe (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Grosse Pointe has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Michigan cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grosse Pointe
Renters in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grosse Pointe is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Grosse Pointe is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Grosse Pointe is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,116 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,071 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,645 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$528 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grosse Pointe costs $1,645 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Detroit area as a whole ($1,373). Rent has climbed $528 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grosse Pointe
Bachelor's degrees in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.0% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.8% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.9% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Grosse Pointe is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (55.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 29 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Grosse Pointe: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Grosse Pointe has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Michigan cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grosse Pointe
| Period | Grosse Pointe | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Grosse Pointe than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grosse Pointe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe | 2.54 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 19.2% | 9.6% | 1943 | $1,645 | 55.9% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 2.44 | 48.9 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,634 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 2.54 | 41.1 | 5.5% | 25.6% | 6.5% | 1940 | $1,450 | 73.6% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Harper Woods | 2.74 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,421 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 2.49 | 45.4 | 5.4% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 1952 | $2,327 | 64.6% | 97.3% | 6.0% |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 2.52 | 48.1 | 2.7% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 1962 | $1,511 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 3.6% |
| Eastpointe | 2.68 | 36.7 | 21.0% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1953 | $1,338 | 14.7% | 88.7% | 12.1% |
| St. Clair Shores | 2.17 | 44.9 | 8.1% | 16.4% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.1% | 94.9% | 4.2% |
| Roseville | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,302 | 15.5% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Hamtramck | 3.81 | 28.6 | 10.1% | 38.2% | 16.9% | 1940 | $994 | 16.3% | 65.5% | 12.8% |
| Center Line | 2.61 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 1962 | $1,007 | 17.3% | 88.4% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grosse Pointe. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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