Grundy County Population

1850–2026

9,739

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Grundy County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,739-50.05%
20259,744-50.05%
20249,749-590.60%
20239,808-150.15%
20229,823+580.59%
20219,765+10.01%
20209,764-160.16%
20199,780-1691.70%
20189,949-410.41%
20179,990-1171.16%

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Grundy County Demographics

40.6median age

Median age

Female42.5 yrs
Male38.4 yrs

Adults

7,254
2,198 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults5,056 other adults

Sex

Female 50.4% · 4,928Male 49.6% · 4,859

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 98 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

Grundy County Income

$51,975median household income

Median household income

$51,975

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,093

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.6%

About 1 in 6 residents

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

Grundy County Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%50%50%
Never married22%27%16%
Divorced14%12%16%
Widowed12%8%16%
Separated2%3%2%

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