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Grier City

Pennsylvania · 296 residents · 0.481 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,800. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
296
Unchangedsince 2019
from 296 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
615 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 615 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
−29%since 2019
from 70.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
95172250327404201020202024Grier City
2024167
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,296
−10%since 2019
from $33,516 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade70.9%
US avg: 10%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
11.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(280)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(25)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 77.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
Female
43.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

Grier City, Pennsylvania has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Grier City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Grier City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $90,800.

How educated are people in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grier City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grier City, Pennsylvania?

About 2.5% of people in Grier City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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