Grand Marais
Census-designated place in Alger County, Michigan

Grand Marais is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alger County, Michigan, with 234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newberry, 31.1 miles SE.
- 234residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 124 / sq mipopulation density
- 49839ZIP code
About Grand Marais
Grand Marais ( grand mə-RAY) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Alger County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located within Burt Township on the shores of Lake Superior, and the community is the eastern gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore via H-58. As of the 2020 census, Grand Marais had a population of 234.
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Living in Grand Marais
- Median household income
- $49,625
- Median home value
- $166,700
- Median age
- 70.1
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Grand Marais had 234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 124 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Marais at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Alger County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 234 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.6757° N, 85.9664° W |
| ZIP code | 49839 |
| Official website | grandmaraismichigan.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2633440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Marais
What county is Grand Marais in?
Grand Marais is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the population of Grand Marais, MI?
234 people lived in Grand Marais at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Marais, MI?
The ZIP code of Grand Marais is 49839.
What is the elevation of Grand Marais?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Marais?
Newberry (31.1 mi), Munising (35.3 mi), Naubinway (47.3 mi).
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