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Grand River

Ohio · 397 residents (2025 est.) · 0.587 sq mi
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Grand River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,947. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
+81%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,065 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+44%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:397 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2573714866017151990201020202024Grand River
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,947
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,184
+180%since 2000
from $17,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−2%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(590)
Black4.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score13.4%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+519%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand River, Ohio?

Grand River, Ohio has about 625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand River, Ohio?

The typical household in Grand River, Ohio earns about $78,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand River, Ohio expensive?

In Grand River, Ohio, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Grand River, Ohio?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand River, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand River, Ohio?

About 8.3% of people in Grand River, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand River, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand River, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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