Grenada, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 254, Grenada's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Grenada is a small community located in California, within Siskiyou County. The total population is 254. It ranks as the 1339th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grenada is 49.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 15.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grenada is $63,571. This is 36% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 20.4%. This is 209% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $163,500. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Grenada is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grenada has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.4% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grenada, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.