Grundy County, MO

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2021 Population

9,901

0.162% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.1%

3.84% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,621

5.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$93,700

7.32% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

4,220

1.95% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Grundy County, MO had a population of 9.9k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $49,621. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grundy County, MO grew from 9,885 to 9,901, a 0.162% increase and its median household income grew from $46,885 to $49,621, a 5.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grundy County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.747%).

None of the households in Grundy County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Grundy County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grundy County, MO are North Central Missouri College (459 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Grundy County, MO was $93,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Grundy County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Grundy County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Grundy County, MO borders Daviess County, MO, Harrison County, MO, Linn County, MO, Livingston County, MO, Mercer County, MO, and Sullivan County, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Grundy County, MO is home to a population of 9.9k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.2% of Grundy County, MO residents were born outside of the country (119 people).

In 2021, there were 55.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.27k people) in Grundy County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 167 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 113 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Grundy County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grundy County, MO was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grundy County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grundy County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.27k ± 35
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
167 ± 66.9
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
113 ± 17

2.54%

Hispanic Population

251 people

2.54% of the people in Grundy County, MO are hispanic (251 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grundy County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

119 people

2.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

226 people

As of 2021, 1.2% of Grundy County, MO residents (119 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grundy County, MO was 2.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grundy County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
212 ± 77
Gulf War (1990s)
114 ± 46
Korea
87 ± 52

Grundy County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grundy County, MO employs 4.22k people. The largest industries in Grundy County, MO are Retail Trade (658 people), Manufacturing (577 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (567 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,813), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750), and Public Administration ($46,875).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.22k

2021 Value

± 343

−1.95%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grundy County, MO declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 4.3k employees to 4.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grundy County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (490 people), Production Occupations (440 people), and Management Occupations (439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grundy County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.22k

2021 Value

± 343

−1.95%

1 Year decline

± 11.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grundy County, MO declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 4.3k employees to 4.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grundy County, MO, are Retail Trade (658 people), Manufacturing (577 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (567 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grundy County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Grundy County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,321

Median earning men ± $3,448

$28,446

Median earning women ± $4,400

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($69,375), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,971), and Public Administration ($50,395).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,409), Public Administration ($44,449), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($40,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

91
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
69
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
57
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$105k
Manufacturing
$30.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$12.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Grundy County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 80.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.947%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (80.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.947%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Grundy County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 80.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.947%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Grundy County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grundy County, MO awarded 459 degrees. The student population of Grundy County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 437 male students and 1,204 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grundy County, MO are White (409 and 90.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19 and 4.22%), Two or More Races (16 and 3.56%), and Black or African American (3 and 0.667%).

The largest universities in Grundy County, MO by number of degrees awarded are North Central Missouri College (459 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Grundy County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (137 and 29.8%), Registered Nursing (90 and 19.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (84 and 18.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,641 students enrolled in Grundy County, MO, 26.6% men and 73.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,451 records, of which 74.4% were women and 25.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
137 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
90 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Grundy County, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Grundy County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

North Central Missouri College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

459 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Central Missouri College with 459 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grundy County, MO, which is 0.338 times less than the 343 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 409 degrees mean that there were 21.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($889) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grundy County, MO was $93,700 in 2021, which is 0.383 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $101,100 to $93,700, a 7.32% decrease. The homeownership rate in Grundy County, MO is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grundy County, MO have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grundy County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grundy County, MO is $49,621. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Grundy County, MO was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $54,583, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $50,278 and $46,683.

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grundy County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.327%.

Housing

Property

$93,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,865

$2,557

Median Property Taxes

±$220

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grundy County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grundy County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Grundy County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grundy County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9603

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grundy County, MO was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $54,583, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $50,278 and $46,683.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Grundy County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,621

Median Household Income

± $4,841

3.67k

Number of Households

± 314

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.67k households in Grundy County, MO grew to $49,621 from the previous year's value of $46,885.

The following chart displays the households in Grundy County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grundy County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Worked At Home (8.47%)
Carpooled (5.25%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Grundy County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.47%) and those who carpooled to work (5.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grundy County, MO have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.469% of the workforce in Grundy County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grundy County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grundy County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grundy County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grundy County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.327%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grundy County, MO (1.54k out of 9.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grundy County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.2% of the children was living in poverty in Grundy County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 78.3 in Grundy County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 71.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

82.6% of the population of Grundy County, MO has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grundy County, MO see 4925 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.646% decrease from the previous year (4957 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1919 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 417 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,925 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grundy County, MO

Primary care physicians in Grundy County, MO see an average of 4,925 patients per year. This represents a 0.646% decrease from the previous year (4,957 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grundy County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.4%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grundy County, MO declined by 0.147% from 17.5% to 17.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grundy County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Grundy County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grundy County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.2% in Grundy County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grundy County, MO.

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