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Gridley

California · 7,421 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Gridley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,842. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 12% 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 $210,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,421
+38%since 2000
from 5,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,556 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Gridley
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,842
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,005
+71%since 2000
from $12,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+18%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(2,920)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(2,079)
Asian3.4%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(3,520)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(3,035)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino49%(3,633)
Asian3.8%(285)
Other3.3%(243)
Diversity Score71.4%(5,297)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gridley, California?

Gridley, California has about 7,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gridley, California?

The typical household in Gridley, California earns about $50,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gridley, California expensive?

In Gridley, California, the median home is worth about $210,400, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Gridley, California?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gridley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gridley, California?

About 9.5% of people in Gridley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gridley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Gridley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,790 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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