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Grove City

Minnesota · 624 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Grove City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+3%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365516667818961990201020202024Grove City
2024814
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,161
+56%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(18)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(567)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(26)
Diversity Score21.3%(133)
Diversity Score
21
+167%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grove City, Minnesota?

Grove City, Minnesota has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grove City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Grove City, Minnesota earns about $49,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grove City, Minnesota expensive?

In Grove City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Grove City, Minnesota?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grove City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grove City, Minnesota?

About 23.3% of people in Grove City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grove City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Grove City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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