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Grandy

North Carolina · 2,776 residents · 6.774 sq mi
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Grandy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,580. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $223,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,776
+2%vs 2021
vs 2,715 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+2%vs 2021
vs 401 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
−2%vs 2021
vs 48.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,580
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $66,748 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,020
−5%vs 2021
vs $34,729 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $233,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,089 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.3% in 2021
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,462)
Black4.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(41)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2.8%(76)
Diversity Score21.8%(593)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,304)
Black3.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(154)
Asian1%(27)
Other2.1%(59)
Diversity Score29.4%(815)
Diversity Score
29
+35%vs 2021
vs 22 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+9%vs 2021
vs 31.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
Female
52.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grandy, North Carolina?

Grandy, North Carolina has about 2,776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grandy, North Carolina?

The typical household in Grandy, North Carolina earns about $63,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grandy, North Carolina expensive?

In Grandy, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $223,100, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Grandy, North Carolina?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grandy, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grandy, North Carolina?

About 8.8% of people in Grandy, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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