Grand Ridge, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 997, Grand Ridge'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

Grand Ridge is a small community located in Florida, within Jackson County. The total population is 997. It ranks as the 781st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Ridge is 31.0 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Ridge is $68,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $106,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Grand Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Ridge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Ridge, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.