Grand Beach, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 353, Grand Beach's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Grand Beach is a small community located in Michigan, within Berrien County. The total population is 353. It ranks as the 598th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Beach is 64.0 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 4.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Beach is $83,750. This is 15% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 9.2%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $1,110,300. Housing costs are 379% higher than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 13.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%.

Education

71.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Grand Beach in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 120% higher than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.1%. Notably, 33.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Beach, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.