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Grand Ledge, MI
City in Eaton County, Michigan.
Population
7,804
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,015
ZIP codes
0
Grand Ledge and its ZIP codes
Grand Ledge at a glance
- Grand Ledge is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 130th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $68,980, 5% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,000 (16% below Michigan) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Grand Ledge, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand Ledge, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,980
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,815), Irish Americans (1,097), Polish Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eaton County. PPP loans are for Grand Ledge.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,864
45,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,606 per person
How people get to work
Grand Ledge, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Ledge, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
256
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
192
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Ledge, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Grand Ledge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EagleVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9.1 |
| MullikenVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| DimondaleVillage | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| PottervilleCity | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| DeWittCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| LansingCity | 10 mi | 39.4 |
| PortlandCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SunfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 15.7 |
| East LansingCity | 14 mi | 13.4 |
| CharlotteCity | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Ledge, MI in?
- Grand Ledge is in Eaton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Grand Ledge, MI?
- About 7,804 people live in Grand Ledge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Ledge?
- Nearby places include Eagle (4.3 mi), Wacousta (5.2 mi), Waverly (5.7 mi), Mulliken (7.6 mi), Edgemont Park (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023