Grant City is a town located in Worth County Missouri. Grant City has a 2024 population of 781. It is also the county seat of Worth County. Grant City is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 813 in 2020.
The average household income in Grant City is $48,950 with a poverty rate of 28.84%. The median age in Grant City is 37.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grant City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 957 | 95.32% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 352 | 2.78 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Non Family | 145 | 1.25 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 129 | 3.44 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 50 | 5.04 | 94 | 6 |
| Male | 28 | 3.64 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 5.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 2.83% |
| High School Graduate | 394 | 61.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 102 | 16.04% |
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 | 604 | 564 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,688 | $0 | $29,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,333 | $42,969 | $12,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,333 | $11,875 |
| Overall | $26,250 | $42,500 | $13,984 |
| Some College | $14,023 | $0 | $13,789 |
$26,250
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$13,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.14% of Grant City residents speak only English, while 0.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 266 | 28.66% |
| Multiple | 43 | 14 | 32.56% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1 | 6.67% |
28.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.77%
Male Poverty Rate
33.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grant City is Multiple, with 32.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grant City is Hispanic, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 46.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.83% |
| High School | 13.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.73% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $60,547 |
| Households | $36,429 | $48,950 |
| Married Families | $70,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,297 | $31,059 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
65.14%
Born in Grant City
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.5% of Grant City residents were born in the United States, with 65.14% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 741 | -8 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 749 | -8 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 757 | -8 | -1.05% |
| 2026 | 765 | -8 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 773 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 781 | -8 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 789 | -14 | -1.74% |
| 2022 | 803 | -11 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 814 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 813 | 35 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 778 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2018 | 786 | -11 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 797 | 11 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 786 | -13 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 799 | -6 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 805 | -10 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 815 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 816 | -16 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 832 | -14 | -1.65% |
| 2010 | 846 | 0 | 0% |