Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gridley, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,330

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.3%3,466

Hispanic/Latino

46.5%3,406

Two or More

3.3%243

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.6%115

Asian

1.2%87

Other

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%139

High School Diploma

21.9%980

Some College (<1 yr)

10.6%475

Some College (1+ yr)

14%626

Associate's Degree

16.1%723

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%334

Master's Degree

4.9%218

Professional Degree

1.3%58

HS or Higher

79.3%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$312,800

Median Renti

$1,176

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.6%1,203

Renter-Occupied

51.4%1,272

Total Units

2,720

Homeownership

48.6%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%8

$50K–$100K

2%24

$100K–$150K

2.5%30

$150K–$200K

0.7%8

$200K–$300K

40.1%482

$300K–$500K

44.7%538

$500K–$1M

8.8%106

$1M+

0.6%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

331

$1,250–$1,500

242

$1,500–$2,000

161

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%43

2010–2019

5.2%142

2000–2009

11.5%312

1990–1999

6.5%177

1980–1989

9.8%267

1970–1979

14.4%391

1960–1969

8.7%236

1950–1959

21.8%592

1940–1949

10.9%297

1939 or earlier

9.7%263

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.5%1,522

Electricity

36.4%902

Wood

1.8%44

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,974

Mean Household Incomei

$83,888

Per Capita Incomei

$27,510

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

11.5%

Labor Forcei

3,105

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%42

$10K–$15K

2.1%53

$15K–$20K

3.2%78

$20K–$25K

5.5%136

$25K–$30K

4%98

$30K–$35K

9.3%230

$35K–$40K

5.5%137

$40K–$45K

5.2%129

$45K–$50K

4.6%115

$50K–$60K

9.8%243

$60K–$75K

11%273

$75K–$100K

9.9%245

$100K–$125K

12.4%307

$125K–$150K

3.8%93

$150K–$200K

2.4%59

$200K+

9.6%237

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

118

Residentsi

211

Avg. Tenant Renti

$489/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing49 homes97% occupied$539/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes92% occupied$454/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,974/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

28.4%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

68.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.6% of subsidized households are minority

38.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,29317.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,181

India

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,646

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,749

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

307(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured