Township · Michigan
Grosse Ile Township, Michigan
Grosse Ile Township, township, in Wayne County, Michigan. Grosse Ile Township had 10,409 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,788 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,344 (±361). GEOID 2616335420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,409
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,788 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,344 ±361
Median household income
$126,582
±$6,922 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$355,900
±$14,030 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,414
±$167 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Grosse Ile Township and what county is it in?
Grosse Ile Township is a township in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 1,201 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grosse Ile Township is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grosse Ile Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,409 people lived in Grosse Ile Township on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 10,788 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,344 (±361).
| Measure | Grosse Ile Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,344±361 | 1,772,259 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,140±183 | 700,591 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,441±192 | 801,083 | no clear change |
Grosse Ile Township's population since 2000
From 10,894 in 2000 to 10,409 in 2025: down 4.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grosse Ile Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grosse Ile Township?
The median resident of Grosse Ile Township is 50.4 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grosse Ile Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4±2.2 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±2.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6%±2.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±2.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1%±3.2 pts | 47.9% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | +3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6%±1.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.2%±3.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.1%±3.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±2.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grosse Ile Township earn?
Half of Grosse Ile Township's 4,140 households earn less than $126,582 a year (±$6,922), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $130,248 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grosse Ile Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,582±$6,922 | $60,539 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $158,010±$12,147 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $63,863±$4,761 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1%±1.9 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7%±3.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±0.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7%±1.7 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grosse Ile Township?
Owners occupy 91.9% of Grosse Ile Township's occupied homes and renters 8.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $355,900 by its owner (±$14,030). The median renter pays $1,414 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Grosse Ile Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $355,900±$14,030 | $178,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,414±$167 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.1%±11.2 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,416±$155 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.9%±2.2 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.1%±2.2 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,441±192 | 801,083 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 24.4%±15.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.5%±2.8 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2%±3.0 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 11.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grosse Ile Township building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Grosse Ile Township in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grosse Ile Township work and get to work?
74.4% of Grosse Ile Township's workers drive alone and 17.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Grosse Ile Township | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9%±4.1 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.4%±4.7 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.7%±4.3 pts | 14.1% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±2.4 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grosse Ile Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Grosse Ile Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $125,179 (Tract 5961) to $130,313 (Tract 5962).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5962Wayne County | 4,171 | $130,313 |
| Tract 5961Wayne County | 3,499 | $125,179 |
| Tract 5963Wayne County | 2,674 | $128,910 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grosse Ile Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Grosse Ile Township compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grosse Ile Township is the 1,192nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 105th-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Grosse Ile Township ranks 34th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 105th | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,242nd | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 289th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 34th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 135th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 112th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,128th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 93rd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 224th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 349th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 140th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 242nd | 1,356 |
Grosse Ile Township's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grosse Ile Township?
14 of the 57 figures for Grosse Ile Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grosse Ile Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.