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Grady

Arkansas · 305 residents · 2.952 sq mi
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Grady has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,600. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−42%since 2000
from 523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+24%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
783496208901K1990201020202024Grady
2024168
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,304
+40%since 2000
from $11,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+100%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(160)
Black65.4%(342)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(306)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(73)
Black59.7%(182)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(36)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other8.3%(25)
Diversity Score74.9%(228)
Diversity Score
75
+28%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grady, Arkansas?

Grady, Arkansas has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grady, Arkansas?

The typical household in Grady, Arkansas earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grady, Arkansas expensive?

In Grady, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Grady, Arkansas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grady, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grady, Arkansas?

About 28.5% of people in Grady, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grady, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grady, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 274 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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