Grand Marais, MN Demographics

A map of Grand Marais's Population by Race

Grand Marais, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,796, a dramatic increase from the 1,337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.3% Native American/Other, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grand Marais, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grand Marais has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grand Marais, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grand Marais is ranked the 280th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grand Marais was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grand Marais's White Population

1,564 residents of Grand Marais, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grand Marais is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Grand Marais ranks 499th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's White population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. White residents' share of Grand Marais's population has decreased from 89.6% to 87.1%.

Grand Marais is more White than neighboring Bayfield (75.2% White). Grand Marais is less White than neighboring Lutsen (96.4% White), Finland (97.7% White), Silver Bay (89.9% White), and Beaver Bay (97.6% White).

Grand Marais's Black Population

17 residents of Grand Marais, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grand Marais is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Grand Marais ranks 496th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's Black population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Black residents' share of Grand Marais's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Grand Marais is more Black than neighboring Lutsen (0% Black), Finland (0% Black), Silver Bay (0% Black), Bayfield (0% Black), and Beaver Bay (0% Black).

Grand Marais's Asian Population

0 residents of Grand Marais, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grand Marais is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Grand Marais ranks 356th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Grand Marais's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Grand Marais is less Asian than neighboring Silver Bay (1.4% Asian).

Grand Marais's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Grand Marais, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grand Marais is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Grand Marais ranks 549th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 158.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Grand Marais's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.5%.

Grand Marais is more Hispanic than neighboring Lutsen (0% Hispanic), Finland (1.2% Hispanic), Silver Bay (3.1% Hispanic), Bayfield (2.5% Hispanic), and Beaver Bay (0% Hispanic).

Grand Marais's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Grand Marais, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grand Marais is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Grand Marais ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 151.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grand Marais's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

Grand Marais is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lutsen (1.4% Native American/Other), Finland (0% Native American/Other), Silver Bay (0% Native American/Other), and Beaver Bay (0% Native American/Other). Grand Marais is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayfield (13.1% Native American/Other).

Grand Marais's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Grand Marais, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grand Marais is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Grand Marais ranks 200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Marais's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Grand Marais's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.2%.

Grand Marais is more Multiracial than neighboring Lutsen (2.3% Multiracial), Finland (1.2% Multiracial), and Beaver Bay (2.4% Multiracial). Grand Marais is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Bay (5.5% Multiracial), and Bayfield (9.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.