Population 15,999 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grosse Pointe Woods
Household size in Grosse Pointe Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Grosse Pointe Woods run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.4 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Grosse Pointe Woods skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, as it has nationally.
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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Grosse Pointe Woods: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Woods
Renters in Grosse Pointe Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 10.1% of households in Grosse Pointe Woods rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Grosse Pointe Woods: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 29 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Grosse Pointe Woods is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,039 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,378 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,274 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,327 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,288 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grosse Pointe Woods costs $2,327 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,288 a month since 2006–10, up 124%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Michigan city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Woods
Bachelor's degrees in Grosse Pointe Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.8% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Grosse Pointe Woods: 64.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people 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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.2% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Grosse Pointe Woods: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 30 of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Woods
| Period | Grosse Pointe Woods | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Grosse Pointe Woods is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Detroit area as a whole (6.7%). 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 Woods 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 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% |
| Harper Woods | 2.74 | 36.8 | 22.6% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1954 | $1,421 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 6.6% |
| Grosse Pointe Farms | 2.44 | 48.9 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1948 | $1,634 | 76.6% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Grosse Pointe | 2.54 | 41.8 | 13.5% | 19.2% | 9.6% | 1943 | $1,645 | 55.9% | 96.8% | 7.3% |
| 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% |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 2.54 | 41.1 | 5.5% | 25.6% | 6.5% | 1940 | $1,450 | 73.6% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Roseville | 2.28 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 34.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,302 | 15.5% | 90.2% | 6.9% |
| Center Line | 2.61 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 47.8% | 2.7% | 1962 | $1,007 | 17.3% | 88.4% | 7.3% |
| Fraser | 2.27 | 43.0 | 12.2% | 26.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $876 | 22.7% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
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 Woods. 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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