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Grantwood

Missouri · 925 residents (2025 est.) · 0.817 sq mi
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Grantwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,947. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $535,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,058
+20%since 2000
from 883 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
−11%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:925 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7738579421K1K1990201020202024Grantwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,947
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,754 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,257
+41%since 2000
from $52,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.9%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−8%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(864)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,017)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.2%(23)
Diversity Score9.4%(100)
Diversity Score
9
+232%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantwood, Missouri?

Grantwood, Missouri has about 1,058 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grantwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Grantwood, Missouri earns about $153,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grantwood, Missouri expensive?

In Grantwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $535,300.

How educated are people in Grantwood, Missouri?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grantwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grantwood, Missouri?

About 1.4% of people in Grantwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grantwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Grantwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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