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Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Park, city, in Wayne County, Michigan. Grosse Pointe Park had 11,095 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,595 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,319 (±27). GEOID 2635540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,095
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,595 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,319 ±27
Median household income
$124,111
±$12,196 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$473,100
±$24,555 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,379
±$177 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Grosse Pointe Park and what county is it in?
Grosse Pointe Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 5,353 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grosse Pointe Park 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 Pointe Park, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,095 people lived in Grosse Pointe Park on July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 11,595 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,319 (±27).
| Measure | Grosse Pointe Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,319 ±27 | 1,772,259 | +166 |
| Households | 4,586 ±178 | 700,591 | +261 |
| Average household size | 2.47 ±0.10 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,835 ±212 | 801,083 | no clear change |
Grosse Pointe Park's population since 2000
From 12,443 in 2000 to 11,095 in 2025: down 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grosse Pointe Park 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 Pointe Park?
The median resident of Grosse Pointe Park is 41.4 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grosse Pointe Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±2.5 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±1.7 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±2.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±2.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 6.9% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±4.1 pts | 47.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.0 pts | 36.6% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6% ±3.0 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 6.8% ±1.6 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8% ±1.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 73.3% ±3.9 pts | 27.6% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.2% ±3.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±2.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.3 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 Pointe Park earn?
Half of Grosse Pointe Park's 4,586 households earn less than $124,111 a year (±$12,196), against $60,539 in Wayne County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $141,949 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,838 after inflation. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grosse Pointe Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,111 ±$12,196 | $60,539 | −$17,838 |
| Mean household income | $183,785 ±$19,265 | $85,604 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,142 ±$8,399 | $34,906 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±5.1 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±3.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% ±0.6 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±1.0 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 Pointe Park?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Grosse Pointe Park's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $473,100 by its owner (±$24,555). The median renter pays $1,379 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grosse Pointe Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $473,100 ±$24,555 | $178,500 | +$32,019 |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 ±$177 | $1,132 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8% ±12.7 pts | 45.3% | +15.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,738 ±$363 | $1,556 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±4.2 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±4.2 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,835 ±212 | 801,083 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±7.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.9% ±3.7 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 61.8% ±4.2 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±3.2 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 Pointe Park building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Grosse Pointe Park in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Pointe Park work and get to work?
66.7% of Grosse Pointe Park's workers drive alone and 25.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Grosse Pointe Park | Wayne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7% ±4.0 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±4.8 pts | 71.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.8% ±5.0 pts | 14.1% | +19.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.8 min ±2.3 | 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 Pointe Park?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Grosse Pointe Park, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $108,153 (Tract 5502) to $167,353 (Tract 5503).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5502Wayne County | 4,449 | $108,153 |
| Tract 5501Wayne County | 3,798 | $124,063 |
| Tract 5503Wayne County | 3,072 | $167,353 |
| Tract 9901Wayne County | 0 | not published |
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 Pointe Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Grosse Pointe Park compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grosse Pointe Park is the 2,989th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 84th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Grosse Pointe Park ranks 40th 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 | 84th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,271st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 40th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 27th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 124th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,064th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 831st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,019th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 36th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 710th | 1,356 |
Grosse Pointe Park'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 Pointe Park?
11 of the 57 figures for Grosse Pointe Park 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 Pointe Park 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' public schools in Grosse Pointe Park.