Grundy is a town located in Buchanan County Virginia. Grundy has a 2024 population of 821. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Grundy is currently declining at a rate of -1.91% annually and its population has decreased by -7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 884 in 2020.
The average household income in Grundy is $55,056 with a poverty rate of 22.59%. The median age in Grundy is 54.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 61.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grundy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 683 | 87.34% |
| Black or African American | 61 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 383 | 1.79 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.14 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 106 | 2.42 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Female | 44 | 3.52 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Male | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.79
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.41% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 25.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 13.96% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 34.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 5.48% |
| Some College | 81 | 14.31% |
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 | 532 | 493 | 191 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,191 | $0 | $43,787 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,750 | $0 | $41,450 |
| High School Graduate | $25,500 | $25,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,565 | $36,094 | $42,599 |
| Some College | $37,667 | $38,417 | $30,625 |
$40,565
Average Earnings
$36,094
Average Male
$42,599
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.25% of Grundy residents speak only English, while 3.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 659 | 153 | 23.22% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
22.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.93%
Male Poverty Rate
19.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grundy is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grundy is White, with 23.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 62.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.64% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,344 | $80,748 |
| Households | $42,417 | $55,056 |
| Married Families | $99,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,753 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 18.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
67.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
60.74%
Born in Grundy
94.63%
Native Born
5.37%
Foreign Born
5.37%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.63% of Grundy residents were born in the United States, with 60.74% having been born in Virginia. 5.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 743 | -15 | -1.98% |
| 2028 | 758 | -16 | -2.07% |
| 2027 | 774 | -16 | -2.03% |
| 2026 | 790 | -15 | -1.86% |
| 2025 | 805 | -16 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 821 | -16 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 837 | -12 | -1.41% |
| 2022 | 849 | -19 | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 868 | -16 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 884 | -15 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 899 | -12 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 911 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 922 | -16 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 938 | -22 | -2.29% |
| 2015 | 960 | -14 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 974 | -16 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 990 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 997 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 999 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 1,010 | 0 | 0% |