Grundy is a town located in Buchanan County Virginia. Grundy has a 2024 population of 821. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Grundy is currently declining at a rate of -1.91% annually and its population has decreased by -7.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 884 in 2020.
The average household income in Grundy is $52,789 with a poverty rate of 26.77%. The median age in Grundy is 52.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grundy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 80.95% |
| Black or African American | 76 | 9.78% |
| Other race | 37 | 4.76% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 358 | 1.87 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.14 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 109 | 2.61 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Female | 39 | 3.59 | 41 | 59 |
| Male | 2 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 3% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 2.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 16.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 18.91% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 38.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 5.06% |
| Some College | 84 | 15.73% |
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 | 465 | 443 | 141 |
| Other Race | 37 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,135 | $0 | $39,279 |
| High School Graduate | $22,885 | $22,885 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,389 | $37,829 | $38,798 |
| Some College | $38,487 | $38,816 | $29,821 |
$38,389
Average Earnings
$37,829
Average Male
$38,798
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.33% of Grundy residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 596 | 172 | 28.86% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
26.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.34%
Male Poverty Rate
21.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grundy is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grundy is White, with 28.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 57.28% |
| Some College | 14.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,875 | $88,618 |
| Households | - | $52,789 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,414 | $24,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 23.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
65.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
58.94%
Born in Grundy
93.69%
Native Born
6.31%
Foreign Born
4.25%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
93.69% of Grundy residents were born in the United States, with 58.94% having been born in Virginia. 4.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 743 | -15 | -1.98% |
| 2028 | 758 | -16 | -2.07% |
| 2027 | 774 | -16 | -2.03% |
| 2026 | 790 | -15 | -1.86% |
| 2025 | 805 | -16 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 821 | -16 | -1.91% |
| 2023 | 837 | -12 | -1.41% |
| 2022 | 849 | -19 | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 868 | -16 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 884 | -15 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 899 | -12 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 911 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 922 | -16 | -1.71% |
| 2016 | 938 | -22 | -2.29% |
| 2015 | 960 | -14 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 974 | -16 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 990 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 997 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 999 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 1,010 | 0 | 0% |