Grove City is a borough located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Grove City has a 2024 population of 7,747. Grove City is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,875 in 2020.
The average household income in Grove City is $74,341 with a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median age in Grove City is 24.4 years: 22.4 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grove City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,199 | 91.03% |
| Two or more races | 234 | 2.96% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 140 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,520 | 2.11 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 1,142 | 1.15 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Married | 1,077 | 3 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 221 | 2.6 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 80 | 2.65 | 10 | 90 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 4.59% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 996 | 25.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 18.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,085 | 27.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 540 | 13.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,598 | 3,373 | 1,496 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | 66 |
| Other Race | 79 | 71 | 71 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 29 | 24 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 98.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,392 | $47,708 | $36,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,393 | $75,000 | $83,472 |
| High School Graduate | $37,455 | $47,981 | $24,274 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,825 | $52,100 | $37,917 |
| Some College | $39,955 | $60,000 | $27,377 |
$43,825
Average Earnings
$52,100
Average Male
$37,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.67% of Grove City residents speak only English, while 2.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,809 | 499 | 10.38% |
| Other | 97 | 32 | 32.99% |
| Asian | 37 | 24 | 64.86% |
| Black | 149 | 24 | 16.11% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 7 | 17.5% |
| Multiple | 184 | 1 | 0.54% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.74%
Male Poverty Rate
14.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grove City is Asian, with 64.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grove City is Multiple, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.26% |
| High School | 9.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.54% |
| Some College | 5.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.7% |
| Male Employed | 4.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,344 | $99,451 |
| Households | $58,900 | $74,341 |
| Married Families | $97,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,411 | $41,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 75+ | 94 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 8.99% |
| Other Race | 8 | 6.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.4%
Born in Grove City
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.98% of Grove City residents were born in the United States, with 68.4% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,587 | -32 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 7,619 | -32 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 7,651 | -32 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 7,683 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 7,715 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 7,747 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 7,779 | -54 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 7,833 | -51 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 7,884 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 7,875 | 178 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 7,697 | -145 | -1.85% |
| 2018 | 7,842 | -106 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 7,948 | -132 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 8,080 | -62 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 8,142 | -102 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 8,244 | 60 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 8,184 | -58 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 8,242 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,263 | -64 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 8,327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,024 | -216 | -2.62% |
| 1990 | 8,240 | 78 | 0.96% |
| 1980 | 8,162 | -150 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 8,312 | -56 | -0.67% |
| 1960 | 8,368 | 957 | 12.91% |
| 1950 | 7,411 | 1,115 | 17.71% |
| 1940 | 6,296 | 140 | 2.27% |
| 1930 | 6,156 | 1,212 | 24.51% |
| 1920 | 4,944 | 1,270 | 34.57% |
| 1910 | 3,674 | -3,913 | -51.58% |