Grand Marais, MN is a small town located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. With a population of only 1,596 people, it is one of the smallest towns in Minnesota. Despite its size, Grand Marais offers plenty to do for residents and visitors alike. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful with kayaking, biking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing all popular pastimes. For those looking for something more indoors there are plenty of businesses such as the Angry Trout Cafe and World's Best Donuts that offer delicious food and great service. There are also a number of organizations such as the Cook County Historical Society and the Grand Marais Art Colony that provide educational experiences for locals and visitors alike. Lastly, local sporting events such as the annual Grand Marais Snowflake Run can be enjoyed by all during winter months.
The population in Grand Marais is 1,596. There are 549 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grand Marais is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grand Marais is 1.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grand Marais
- 52.9% are married
- 20.1% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Grand Marais
- 95.6% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander