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Grundy

Virginia · 875 residents · 4.986 sq mi
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Grundy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,438. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 230 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
875
−21%since 2000
from 1,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7238851K1K1K1990201020202024Grundy
2024872
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,438
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,862
+17%since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(864)
Black17.8%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(31)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(479)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(685)
Black16.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other11%(96)
Diversity Score55.1%(482)
Diversity Score
55
+27%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−19%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grundy, Virginia?

Grundy, Virginia has about 875 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grundy, Virginia?

The typical household in Grundy, Virginia earns about $49,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grundy, Virginia expensive?

In Grundy, Virginia, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Grundy, Virginia?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grundy, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grundy, Virginia?

About 18.8% of people in Grundy, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grundy, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Grundy, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 440 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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