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Gridley

Kansas · 341 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Gridley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,659. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
−8%since 2000
from 372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−9%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2803223634044461990201020202024Gridley
2024393
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,659
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,346 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,011
+6%since 2000
from $18,805 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+40%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(359)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(333)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−38%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gridley, Kansas?

Gridley, Kansas has about 341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gridley, Kansas?

The typical household in Gridley, Kansas earns about $34,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gridley, Kansas expensive?

In Gridley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Gridley, Kansas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gridley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gridley, Kansas?

About 4.0% of people in Gridley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gridley, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gridley, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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