Grundy County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grundy County is located in Missouri with a total population of 9,822. It is the 87th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grundy County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.7% 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 Grundy County is $53,839. This is 22% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $107,000. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Grundy County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grundy County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.