Grundy County, IA

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    2024 Population
    12,384
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.9
    0.964% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.52%
    1.18% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $87,205
    4.29% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $198,800
    10.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    6,316
    0.551% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Grundy County, IA 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.

    98.7% of the residents in Grundy County, IA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Grundy County, IA was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 84.5%.

    Most people in Grundy County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Grundy County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Grundy County, IA is home to a population of 12.4k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.73% of Grundy County, IA residents were born outside of the country (214 people).

    In 2024, there were 122 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.7k people) in Grundy County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96 Other (Hispanic) and 95 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Grundy County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grundy County, IA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grundy County, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11.7k ± 87
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      96 ± 37
    3. Other (Non-Hispanic)
      95 ± 83
    1.77%
    Hispanic Population
    219 people

    In 2024, there were 122 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.7k people) in Grundy County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96 Other (Hispanic) and 95 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    1.77% of the people in Grundy County, IA are hispanic (219 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grundy County, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    214 people
    1.27%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    157 people

    As of 2024, 1.73% of Grundy County, IA residents (214 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grundy County, IA was 1.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      182 ± 59
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      111 ± 55
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      72 ± 45

    Grundy County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Grundy County, IA has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.963% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Grundy County, IA see 4,116 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,116 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4119 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2064 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    4,116 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grundy County, IA

    Primary care physicians in Grundy County, IA see an average of 4,116 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,116 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.75%
    Uninsured
    55.9%
    Employer Coverage
    10.1%
    Medicaid
    17.1%
    Medicare
    12.3%
    Non-Group
    0.963%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grundy County, IA grew by 45.5% from 2.58% to 3.75%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.55 in Grundy County, IA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 38.7% in Grundy County, IA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.3% in Grundy County, IA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grundy County, IA employs 6.32k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grundy County, IA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,053 people), Manufacturing (833 people), and Educational Services (714 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,357), Public Administration ($77,222), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    6.32k
    2024 Value
    ± 340
    −0.551%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grundy County, IA declined at a rate of −0.551%, from 6.35k employees to 6.32k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grundy County, IA, are Management Occupations (1,142 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (574 people), and Production Occupations (480 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grundy County, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    6.32k
    2024 Value
    ± 340
    −0.551%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grundy County, IA declined at a rate of −0.551%, from 6.35k employees to 6.32k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grundy County, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,053 people), Manufacturing (833 people), and Educational Services (714 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grundy County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Grundy County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $59,345
    Median earning men ± $3,620
    $38,271
    Median earning women ± $3,984

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,750), Construction ($78,542), and Public Administration ($77,188).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,000), Manufacturing ($69,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 27
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 25
      Construction
    3. 21
      Transportation and Warehousing

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

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $57k
      Construction
    2. $21.9k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $20.8k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Grundy County, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grundy County, IA was $198,800 in 2024, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $180,500 to $198,800, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Grundy County, IA is 84.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grundy County, IA have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grundy County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 6.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grundy County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.73%.

    Housing

    Property

    $198,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,465
    $4,323
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$269

    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, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    84.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 84.5% of the housing units in Grundy County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $87,205
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,831
    5.12k
    Number of Households
    ± 300

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.12k households in Grundy County, IA grew to $87,205 from the previous year's value of $83,617.

    The following chart displays the households in Grundy County, IA 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grundy County, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.47%)
    3. Carpooled (7.06%)

    In 2024, 80.7% of workers in Grundy County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.47%) and those who carpooled to work (7.06%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    23.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grundy County, IA have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Grundy County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 6.27% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grundy County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.73%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grundy County, IA (798 out of 12.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grundy County, IA 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 6.4% of the children was living in poverty in Grundy County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 97.1 in Grundy County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.6% per 100,000 population.

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