Gridley is a city located in Butte County California. Gridley has a 2024 population of 7,230. Gridley is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Gridley is $83,509 with a poverty rate of 11.63%. The median age in Gridley is 34.3 years: 33.6 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gridley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,037 | 68.33% |
| Other race | 1,228 | 16.66% |
| Two or more races | 912 | 12.37% |
| Native American | 115 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,485 | 2.88 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Married | 1,347 | 3.61 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.06 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Female | 263 | 3.61 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 220 | 2.98 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 7.16% |
| Associates Degree | 644 | 14.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 415 | 9.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 252 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,202 | 26.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 10.7% |
| Some College | 1,170 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,574 | 2,288 | 474 |
| Hispanic | 1,639 | 1,126 | 114 |
| Other Race | 693 | 483 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 657 | 510 | 116 |
| Native American | 59 | 59 | 1 |
| Asian | 54 | 52 | 22 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,381 | $168,839 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $46,442 | $34,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,463 | $33,591 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,510 | $42,056 | $39,500 |
| Some College | $41,857 | $42,419 | $41,736 |
$40,510
Average Earnings
$42,056
Average Male
$39,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.3% of Gridley residents speak only English, while 27.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,923 | 393 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 2,932 | 356 | 12.14% |
| Native | 115 | 92 | 80% |
| Other | 1,225 | 53 | 4.33% |
| Multiple | 903 | 11 | 1.22% |
11.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.69%
Male Poverty Rate
10.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gridley is Native, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gridley is Multiple, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.58% |
| Some College | 6.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.66% |
| Female Employed | 7% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,063 | $95,148 |
| Households | $57,860 | $83,509 |
| Married Families | $77,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,599 | $43,434 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
258
Number of Veterans
238
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 75+ | 90 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 5.92% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 7.79% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.08%
Born in Gridley
83.68%
Native Born
16.32%
Foreign Born
9.74%
Non Citizen
6.58%
Naturalized
83.68% of Gridley residents were born in the United States, with 71.08% having been born in California. 9.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,036 | -39 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 7,075 | -39 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 7,114 | -38 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 7,152 | -39 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 7,191 | -39 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 7,230 | -39 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 7,269 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 7,274 | -74 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 7,348 | -37 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 7,385 | -226 | -2.97% |
| 2019 | 7,611 | 631 | 9.04% |
| 2018 | 6,980 | 47 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 6,933 | 73 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6,860 | 33 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 6,827 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 6,817 | 46 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 6,771 | 83 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 6,688 | 79 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,609 | -24 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 6,633 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,382 | 751 | 16.22% |
| 1990 | 4,631 | 649 | 16.3% |
| 1980 | 3,982 | 448 | 12.68% |
| 1970 | 3,534 | 191 | 5.71% |
| 1960 | 3,343 | 289 | 9.46% |
| 1950 | 3,054 | 716 | 30.62% |
| 1940 | 2,338 | 397 | 20.45% |
| 1930 | 1,941 | 305 | 18.64% |
| 1920 | 1,636 | 649 | 65.75% |
| 1910 | 987 | 301 | 43.88% |
| 1890 | 686 | 334 | 94.89% |
| 1880 | 352 | -6,684 | -95% |