Grand Marais
City in Cook County, Minnesota
Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, with 1,337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lutsen, 17.2 miles W.
- 1,337residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 460 / sq mipopulation density
About Grand Marais
Grand Marais ( mə-RAY) is a city and the county seat of Cook County, Minnesota, United States, of which it is the only municipality. It is on Lake Superior's North Shore. Grand Marais had a population of 1,337 at the 2020 census. Before it was settled by French Canadians and before Minnesota's statehood, it was inhabited by the Ojibwe.
The Gunflint Trail, a National Scenic Byway, begins in Grand Marais and ends near the border with Ontario.
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Living in Grand Marais
- Median household income
- $70,583
- Median home value
- $310,500
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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Grand Marais had 1,337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 460 per sq mi (177 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Marais at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,337 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.7586° N, 90.3443° W |
| Official website | ci.grand-marais.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2724992 |
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 Cook County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Grand Marais, MN?
1,337 people lived in Grand Marais at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Grand Marais?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Marais?
Lutsen (17.2 mi), Finland (48.1 mi).
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