Grundy County, MO in ProfileStats IN
Map of Grundy CountyGrundy County is one of about 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the United States. It has 435.8 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 23.5 per square mile. In the last three decades of the 1900s its population declined by 11.7%. On the most recent census form, 99.0% of the population reported only one race, with 0.6% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 1.7% Hispanic (of any race). The average household size is 2.40 persons compared to an average family size of 2.90 persons.

In 2010 health care and social assistance was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $29,423. Per capita income grew by 20.5% between 1999 and 2009 (adjusted for inflation).

People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
ValueRank in U.S.Industry Overview (2010)
(By Place of Work)
ValueRank in U.S.
Population (2010 Census Count)10,2612404Covered Employment3,3962263
   Growth (%) since 1990-2.6%2343   Avg wage per job$29,7172253
Households (2010)4,2042467Manufacturing - % all jobs in County18.2%623
Labor Force (persons) (2010)4,7912418   Avg wage per job$44,7281029
Unemployment Rate (2010)7.82066Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County0.9%2309
Per Capita Personal Income (2009)$29,8632008   Avg wage per job$42,8971017
Median Household Income (2009)$35,5432359Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County18.8%230
Poverty Rate (2009)15.71493   Avg wage per job$29,4231480
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2010 ACS 5yr)83.71,714Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County2.3%1696
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2010 ACS 5yr)12.82,474   Avg wage per job$40,4901213

Population Over TimeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
201010,2612421<0.01%308,745,538
200010,4322403<0.01%281,421,906
199010,5362332<0.01%248,790,925
198011,95922190.01%226,542,250
197011,81920930.01%203,302,037
1990 to 2000 % change-1.0%2555 13.1%
1980 to 2000 % change-12.8%2757 24.2%
1970 to 2000 % change-11.7%2726 38.4%
Source: US Census Bureau
Components of Population Change in 2008/2009NumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
Net Domestic Migration (chg 2008/2009)-141351  
Net International Migration (chg 2008/2009)111599<0.01%854,905
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)-292849<0.01%1,776,800
Births1252415<0.01%4,262,897
Deaths15421230.01%2,486,097
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Estimates by Age in 2010NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Preschool (0 to 4) 7142329 7.0% 6.5%
School Age (5 to 17) 1,7532414 17.1% 17.5%
College Age (18 to 24) 9512298 9.3% 9.9%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 2,0822499 20.3% 26.6%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 2,6612497 25.9% 26.4%
Older (65 plus) 2,1002251 20.5% 13.0%
Median Age 41.61187 Median Age = 37.2
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC.
Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2010NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone4323660.4%0.9%
Asian Alone3722720.4%4.8%
Black Alone5924290.6%12.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone320810.0%0.2%
White Alone9,947227896.9%72.4%
Two or More Race Groups10525721.0%2.9%
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
Non-Hispanic or Latino10,083236298.3%83.7%
Hispanic or Latino17825641.7%16.3%
Source: US Census Bureau
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2010
(can be of any race)
NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Hispanic17826421.7%16.3%
    Mexican14724271.4%10.3%
    Cuban028180.0%0.6%
    Puerto Rican626530.1%1.5%
    Other2528190.2%4.0%
White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone)9,854222096.0%63.7%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5 Year Estimates
Households in 2010NumberRank in U.S.Pct All Hhlds
in County
Pct All Hhlds
in U.S.
Total Households4,2042467100.0%100.0%
  Family Households2,694250364.1%66.4%
    Married with Children735248417.5%20.2%
    Married without Children1,411245533.6%28.2%
    Single Parents34924708.3%9.6%
    Other19926404.7%8.5%
  Non-family Households1,510235535.9%33.6%
    Living Alone1,309235031.1%26.7%
Average Household Size2.401636  
Average Family Household Size2.901783  
Source: US Census Bureau/font>
Housing Units in 2010NumberRank in U.S.Pct All HU
in County
Pct All HU
in U.S.
2009 Housing Units (Census Estimate)5,2932376  
Total Housing Units5,0232497100.0%100.0%
  Occupied4,204246783.7%88.6%
    Owner Occupied2,930251958.3%57.7%
    Renter Occupied1,274229425.4%30.9%
  Vacant819241716.3%11.4%
    For seasonal or recreational use15323673.0%3.5%
Source: US Census Bureau
Residential Building Permits in 2010UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed1100.0%100.0%$160
   Single Family1100.0%74.0%$160
   Two Family00.0%1.8%$0
   Three & Four Family00.0%1.8%$0
   Five Families and More00.0%22.4%$0
Source: US Census Bureau
Median IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Median household income in 2009$35,543235970.8%
Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation)$36,397255669.6%
5-year percent change 2000 to 2009-2.3%935 
Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Per capita income - 2009$29,863200875.3%
Per capita income - 1999 (adj. for inflation)$24,773227167.9%
Per capita income - 1989 (adj. for inflation)$22,950194072.1%
Per capita income - 1979 (adj. for inflation)$21,799163980.7%
10-year % change20.5%1004 
20-year % change30.1%1644 
30-year % change37.0%2200 
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2009 ($000)Number5-Year % Change (adj*)Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work$172,17216.3%583
Minus:     Contributions for government social insurance$18,62615.2%985
 Personal contributions for government social insurance$10,67616.3%1190
 Employer contributions for government social insurance$7,95013.7%851
Plus:       Adjustment for residence$8,267-12.4%2365
Equals:   Net Earnings by Place of Residence$161,81314.5%618
Plus:      Dividends, rent, interest$49,45912.5%2012
Plus:      Transfer payments$88,76018.9%2765
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence$300,03215.4%1045
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty EstimatesNumberRank in U.S.5-Year % ChangeRank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2009
In 2000
15.7
13.4
1493
1313
--
 17.2%
--
 2021
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2009
In 2000
 27.2
20.2
898
1168
--
 34.7%
--
 989
Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2010Number% of U.S.U.S.Rank in U.S.
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
4,791
-2.2%
-11.3%
<0.01%
-
-
153,889,000
3.1%
7.9%
2418
2273
2936
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
4,418
-4.9%
-15.7%
<0.01%
-
-
139,064,000
-1.9%
1.6%
2412
2034
2873
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
373
47.4%
124.7%
<0.01%
-
-
14,825,000
95.3%
160.5%
2507
2353
1494
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
7.8
50.0%
151.6%
81.25%
-
-
9.6
88.2%
140.0%
2066
2177
988
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Educational Attainment: ACS 2005-2010NumberPercent of Population 25+Rank of % in U.S.U.S. % of Population 25+
Total Population 25 and Older6,868 100.0% 100.0%
    Less Than 9th Grade414 6.0%1,5176.2%
    9th to 12th, No Diploma708 10.3%1,4628.7%
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)2,816 41.0%69729.0%
    Some College, No Degree1,491 21.7%1,30420.6%
    Associate Degree559 8.1%1,1887.5%
    Bachelor's Degree588 8.6%2,46817.6%
    Graduate, Professional or Doctorate Degree292 4.3%2,17610.3%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2005-2009 5-Year Estimates
Educational Attainment: Census 2000NumberPercent of Population 25+Rank of % in U.S.U.S. % of Population 25+
Total Population 25 and Older7,149 100.0% 100.0%
    Less Than 9th Grade662 9.3%1,2417.5%
    9th to 12th, No Diploma842 11.8%1,90612.1%
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)2,817 39.4%71428.6%
    Some College, No Degree1,450 20.3%1,57621.0%
    Associate Degree487 6.8%8606.3%
    Bachelor's Degree567 7.9%2,20115.5%
    Graduate or Professional Degree324 4.5%1,5728.9%
Source: US Census Bureau
Workers Living in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total4,6812,330100.0% 
    Working in County3,5602,14276.1%1,114
    Working Elsewhere1,1212,46123.9%2,022
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
People Working in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total4,3612,208100.0% 
    Living in County3,5602,14281.6%1,067
    Living Elsewhere8012,28518.4%2,064
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Commuting Flows in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere)1,9222,478100%
Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere)-3201,299 
Largest Single Inflow :   Livingston County, MO173 9.0%
Largest Single Outflow :Livingston County, MO277 14.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS)EstablishmentsJobsAverage Wage
Per Job (*adj)
Rank in
U.S.
Pct of U.S.
Avg Wage
20103003,396$29,7172,29963.6%
20093073,366$28,3882,56661.3%
20083054,014$29,7302,13864.4%
20072973,415$27,8532,58459.6%
20062953,431$26,9312,69558.5%
20053043,478$26,4492,75458.2%
20043003,492$26,2062,79057.7%
20033043,496$25,9742,77158.0%
20023103,609$26,1292,70858.6%
20013183,734$25,3272,77256.8%
20003243,911$26,1392,56058.4%
10-Year Change-24-515$3,578  
10-Year Percent Change-7.4%-13.2%13.7%  
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available; Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2010 (NAICS)
EstablishmentsJobsPct Dist.
in County
Annual Average Wage
Per Job
Rank in
U.S.
Total Covered Employment and Wages3003,396100.0%$29,7172,253
Private2272,37369.9%$30,3081,851
Agri., forestry, hunting8DDDN/A
Mining2DDDN/A
Construction28702.1%$22,5522,755
Manufacturing861718.2%$44,7281,029
Wholesale trade11702.1%$29,9712,210
Retail trade3939411.6%$20,5102,127
Transportation, warehousing12320.9%$42,8971,017
Utilities10DDDN/A
Information7491.4%$20,2172,392
Finance and Insurance18792.3%$40,4901,213
Real Estate, rental, leasing10220.6%$15,6832,326
Professional, technical services12331.0%$22,9822,311
Mgmt. of companies, enterprisesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Administrative, waste services4230.7%$12,2602,177
Educational services17DDDN/A
Health care, social assistance2864018.8%$29,4231,480
Arts, entertainment, recreation5DDDN/A
Accommodation and food services13DDDN/A
Other services, exc. public admin.38702.1%$17,7522,409
Public administration312096.1%$27,1402,503
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.
Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2009 (by place of work)
Earnings ($000)Avg Earnings
Per Job
Rank in U.S.JobsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
 Total by place of work$172,172$31,4582,2245,473100.0%100.0%
 Wage and Salary$108,095$29,8112,2593,62666.3%78.7%
 Proprietors$33,048$17,8931,3781,84733.7%21.3%
      Farm$15,438$22,5041,06468612.5%1.1%
      Nonfarm$17,610$15,1681,7221,16121.2%20.2%
 Farm$17,469$23,8971,15973113.4%1.5%
 Nonfarm$154,703$32,6242,0584,74286.6%98.5%
 Private$110,850$30,5711,8423,62666.3%84.3%
 Forestry, fishing, etc. *DN/AN/ADD0.5%
21 MiningDN/AN/ADD0.8%
22 UtilitiesDN/AN/ADD0.3%
23 Construction$3,693$16,1272,6102294.2%5.5%
31-33 Manufacturing$32,298$52,1781,22061911.3%7.1%
42 Wholesale Trade$2,911$34,2472,104851.6%3.5%
44-45 Retail Trade$13,079$22,0931,83559210.8%10.2%
48 49 Trans. and warehousingDN/AN/ADD3.2%
51 Information$1,488$27,0552,107551.0%1.9%
52 Finance and insurance$4,987$21,4032,4032334.3%5.4%
53 Real Estate and rental and leasing$596$5,5702,2661072.0%4.3%
54 Professional, technical services$4,407$39,3488531122.0%6.8%
55 Management of companies, enterprisesDN/AN/ADD1.1%
56 Administrative and waste servicesDN/AN/ADD5.7%
61 Educational servicesDDN/A190.3%2.3%
62 Health care, social assistance$23,625$34,0911,22169312.7%10.8%
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreationDN/AN/ADD2.2%
72 Accommodation and food servicesDN/AN/ADD6.9%
81 Other services, exc. public admin.$8,515$28,5741,1352985.4%5.7%
NA Gov. and gov. enterprises$43,853$39,2952,8501,11620.4%14.2%
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
L = Less than 10 jobs, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable.
* = "Other" consists of the number of jobs held by U.S. residents employed by international organizations and foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.

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Updated: January 25, 2012 at 13:37