Grinnell Population

2010–2026

251

2026 projection

3.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Grinnell. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026251-20.79%
2025253-31.17%
2024256-72.66%
2023263-20.75%
2022265-10.38%
2021266+62.31%
2020260+10.39%
2019259+51.97%
2018254-20.78%
2017256-10.39%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Grinnell has a population change lower than Gove County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Gove County−3.0%
  • Grinnell−3.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Grinnell Demographics

41.3median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male42.8 yrs

Adults

247
96 seniors (65+) · 39% of adults151 other adults

Sex

Female 50.9% · 174Male 49.1% · 168

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Grinnell Income

$67,500median household income

Median household income

$67,500

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,625

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.9%

About 1 in 34 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Grinnell Marital Status

69% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married69%63%74%
Never married14%18%9%
Divorced9%8%10%
Widowed9%11%7%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201