Grundy Center is a city located in Grundy County Iowa. Grundy Center has a 2024 population of 2,806. It is also the county seat of Grundy County. Grundy Center is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Grundy Center is $87,598 with a poverty rate of 10.96%. The median age in Grundy Center is 40.8 years: 39.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grundy Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,681 | 95.96% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.04% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,205 | 2.26 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 544 | 3.13 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.12 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 117 | 2.83 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 54 | 2.54 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 3.24% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 14.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 354 | 18.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 724 | 37.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 388 | 19.93% |
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 | 1,872 | 1,796 | 447 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,833 | $78,472 | $43,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,000 | $0 | $83,500 |
| High School Graduate | $53,611 | $76,319 | $32,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,104 | $65,536 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $44,293 | $58,750 | $31,250 |
$50,104
Average Earnings
$65,536
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.87% of Grundy Center residents speak only English, while 2.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,576 | 294 | 11.41% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 5 | 5.49% |
10.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.95%
Male Poverty Rate
14.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grundy Center is White, with 11.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grundy Center is Hispanic, with 5.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.55% |
| Some College | 14.81% |
| High School | 13.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $107,818 |
| Households | $77,540 | $87,598 |
| Married Families | $110,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,677 | $53,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 4.88% |
| Other Race | 7 | 17.5% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 13.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
1%
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
84.5%
Born in Grundy Center
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99% of Grundy Center residents were born in the United States, with 84.5% having been born in Iowa. 0.54% 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 | 2,808 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,807 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 2,807 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,807 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,806 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2,806 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2,806 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 2,803 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 2,811 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 2,805 | 137 | 5.13% |
| 2019 | 2,668 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 2,670 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 2,676 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,679 | -28 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 2,707 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 2,709 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 2,695 | -18 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 2,713 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,711 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 2,706 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,596 | -284 | -9.86% |
| 1980 | 2,880 | 168 | 6.19% |
| 1970 | 2,712 | -96 | -3.42% |