Grand Marais

Census-designated place in Alger County, Michigan

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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.

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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Median household income
$49,625
Median home value
$166,700
Median age
70.1
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Grand Marais, MI population

Grand Marais had 234 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census234
Density124 per sq mi (48 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Grand Marais at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyAlger County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population234 (2020)
Land area1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Water area1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²)
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates46.6757° N, 85.9664° W
ZIP code49839
Official websitegrandmaraismichigan.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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