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Grand Haven, Michigan Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Grand Haven, Michigan is 10,966 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $60,665, the median home value is $242,400, and the median age is 46.4.

The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (10,365 → 11,045).

10,966

Population

1916

People / sq mi

$60,665

Median Income

$242,400

Median Home Value

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Grand Haven covers 5.7 sq mi of land at 1916 people per square mile.

About Grand Haven, MI

Age is the most distinctive thing about Grand Haven: a median age of 46.4, older than the national median. With 10,966 residents, Grand Haven is a city in Michigan.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $60,665, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $242,400, with typical rent around $961.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 35.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.4%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Grand Haven — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Grand Haven city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Grand Haven city had a population of 10,365 in 2010 and 11,045 in 2024, a 6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,053 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.

2018 · 11K20102024
Grand Haven city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,045

Population (2024)

10,365

Population (2010)

11,053

Peak (2018)

0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,365
201110,428
201210,655
201310,898
201410,953
201511,025
201610,966
201710,920
201811,053
201911,047
202011,015
202111,003
202210,990
202311,017
202411,045

Race & Ethnicity

White89.8%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$60,665

Median Household Income

$39,963

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$242,400

Median Home Value

$961

Median Rent

68.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.3%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

77.1%

Public Transit

10.4%

Work From Home

18.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.8%

Foreign Born

95.5%

Non-English at Home

6.6%

Veterans

17.6%

With Disability

97.1%

Health Insurance

92.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing22.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management22.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.9%
Construction6.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Information3.5%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Retail Trade1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Haven, Michigan has a population of 10,966 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest city in Michigan.

The median household income in Grand Haven, Michigan is $60,665, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Grand Haven, Michigan is $242,400, with median monthly rent at $961 and a homeownership rate of 68.2%.

The median age in Grand Haven, Michigan is 46.4 years. The population is 44.1% male and 55.9% female.

The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (10,365 → 11,045).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.