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Grand Rivers

Kentucky · 382 residents · 1.837 sq mi
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Grand Rivers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,147. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+11%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
208 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.8
+7%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2813323844354861990201020202024Grand Rivers
2024436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,147
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,305
+17%since 2000
from $21,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(364)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(30)
Diversity Score
8
+164%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Rivers, Kentucky?

Grand Rivers, Kentucky has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Rivers, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grand Rivers, Kentucky earns about $45,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Rivers, Kentucky expensive?

In Grand Rivers, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Rivers, Kentucky?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Rivers, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Rivers, Kentucky?

About 4.8% of people in Grand Rivers, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Rivers, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Rivers, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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