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, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,390population

37.6median age

This community is a community of 1,390 with a median age of 37.6. The population is predominantly White (92.9%) with a significant Black community (2.3%). Median household income is $67,250. 95.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, with a median home value of $141,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%1,291

Black

2.3%32

Two or More

1.9%27

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%20

Asian

1.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%32

High School Diploma

30.1%259

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%47

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%135

Associate's Degree

12.2%105

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%178

Master's Degree

6.2%53

Doctorate

1.3%11

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

28.1%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

$141,300median home value

$808median rent

71.5%homeownership

571total units

3.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%21

$50K–$100K

19.3%76

$100K–$150K

31.5%124

$150K–$200K

17%67

$200K–$300K

20.1%79

$300K–$500K

6.1%24

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%32

2000–2009

14.7%84

1990–1999

10.3%59

1980–1989

4.2%24

1970–1979

9.8%56

1960–1969

22.4%128

1950–1959

5.6%32

1940–1949

5.6%32

1939 or earlier

21.7%124

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.8%423

Electricity

19.8%109

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%19

Household Economyi

$67,250median household income

$38,621per capita income

5.7%poverty rate

2.6%unemployment

655labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%15

$10K–$15K

3.3%18

$15K–$20K

0.7%4

$20K–$25K

4.2%23

$25K–$30K

4.4%24

$30K–$35K

10.3%57

$35K–$40K

4.9%27

$40K–$45K

3.1%17

$45K–$50K

2.7%15

$50K–$60K

8.9%49

$60K–$75K

8.7%48

$75K–$100K

12.7%70

$100K–$125K

7.4%41

$125K–$150K

10.3%57

$150K–$200K

4.9%27

$200K+

10.7%59

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

151.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

634

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

638

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

61(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured