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Grinnell

Kansas · 259 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Grinnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. Median home value is $51,700. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
−21%since 2000
from 329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
526 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.9
+23%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992472963443921990201020202024Grinnell
2024342
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,058
+25%since 2000
from $20,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(326)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score3.1%(8)
Diversity Score
3
+36%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grinnell, Kansas?

Grinnell, Kansas has about 259 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grinnell, Kansas?

The typical household in Grinnell, Kansas earns about $34,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grinnell, Kansas expensive?

In Grinnell, Kansas, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Grinnell, Kansas?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grinnell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grinnell, Kansas?

About 15.2% of people in Grinnell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grinnell, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grinnell, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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