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Gridley

Illinois · 1,456 residents · 1.233 sq mi
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Gridley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $114,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,456
+3%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Gridley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,661
+50%since 2000
from $19,752 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,374)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,335)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(41)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score14.2%(207)
Diversity Score
14
+300%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gridley, Illinois?

Gridley, Illinois has about 1,456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gridley, Illinois?

The typical household in Gridley, Illinois earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gridley, Illinois expensive?

In Gridley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $114,000, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Gridley, Illinois?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gridley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gridley, Illinois?

About 9.8% of people in Gridley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gridley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gridley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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