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Grand Marais

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.909
State:
Minnesota

Grand Marais is a city located in Cook County, Minnesota. Grand Marais has a 2026 population of 1,289. It is also the county seat of Cook County. Grand Marais is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,340 in 2020.

The median household income in Grand Marais is $70,583 with a poverty rate of 10.07%. The median age in Grand Marais is 45.6 years: 45.8 years for males, and 45.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.4 males.

1.3K
Total Population
443
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.62%
Growth

Grand Marais Population

Grand Marais Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,289-8-0.62%
20251,297-9-0.69%
20241,306-16-1.21%
20231,322-32-2.36%
20221,354151.12%
20211,339-1-0.07%
20201,340-2-0.15%
20191,34620.15%
20181,344-19-1.39%
20171,36390.66%
20161,354161.2%
20151,338-4-0.3%
20141,34290.68%
20131,333-6-0.45%
20121,339-13-0.96%
20111,35210.07%
20101,342-6-0.45%

Median Age

Overall: 45.6 years
Female: 45.3 years
Male: 45.8 years

Grand Marais Adults

There are 1,433 adults, (484 of whom are seniors) in Grand Marais.

Sex Ratio

Female: 990 (55.1%)
Male: 806 (44.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Grand Marais includes 87.19% White, 4.34% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56687.19%
Two or more races915.07%
Native American784.34%
Other race442.45%
Black or African American170.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race442.45%
Two or more races341.89%
White20.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56487.08%
Native American784.34%
Two or more races573.17%
Black or African American170.95%

Grand Marais Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Grand Marais ' average per capita income is $41,101. Household income levels show a median of $70,583. The poverty rate stands at 10.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,098-
Families$83,173$92,115
Households$70,583$80,139
Non Families$50,962$63,444

$41,101

Average Income

$70,583

Median Household Income

10.07%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)