Grain Valley, Missouri

==Demographics==

==Demographics==

{{US Census population

{{US Census population

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| 1880 = 80

| 1880 = 80

| 1890 = 193

| 1890 = 193

| 2020 = 15627

| 2020 = 15627

| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}

| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}

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===2020 census===

===2020 census===

As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Grain Valley had a population of 15,627 and a population density of 2,536.9 per square mile (979.1/km{{sup|2}}).{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A28090&in=state%3A29|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 24, 2026|df=mdy}}

The [[2020 United States census]]{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}} counted 15,627 people, 5,109 households, and 3,656 families in Grain Valley. The population density was 2,536.9 per square mile (979.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 5,254 housing units at an average density of 852.9 per square mile (329.2/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 85.15% (13,306) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 2.85% (445) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.51% (79) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.99% (154) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% (14) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.64% (256) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.79% (1,373) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 6.6% (938) of the population.

The median age was 34.5 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.8 males age 18 and over.

Of the 5,109 households, 43.3% had children under the age of 18; 53.2% were married couples living together; 26.5% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.7% consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.3.

99.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.5% lived in rural areas.{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A28090&in=state%3A29|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 24, 2026|df=mdy}}

30.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.2 males.

There were 5,579 households in Grain Valley, including 3,656 families. Of all households, 44.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.2% were married-couple households, 12.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.3.

There were 5,764 housing units, of which 3.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.6%.

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|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A28090&in=state%3A29|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 24, 2026|df=mdy}}

! Race !! Number !! Percent

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| [[White Americans|White]] || 13,306 || 85.1%

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| [[African Americans|Black or African American]] || 445 || 2.8%

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| [[Native Americans in the United States|American Indian and Alaska Native]] || 79 || 0.5%

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| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] || 154 || 1.0%

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| [[Native Hawaiians|Native Hawaiian]] and [[Pacific Islander|Other Pacific Islander]] || 14 || 0.1%

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| Some other race || 256 || 1.6%

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| [[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races]] || 1,373 || 8.8%

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| ''[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (of any race)'' || 1,022 || 6.5%

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===Income and poverty===

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}} estimates show that the median household income was $76,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,148) and the median family income was $85,895 (+/- $6,327). Males had a median income of $50,935 (+/- $4,403) versus $37,074 (+/- $4,801) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,926 (+/- $3,566). Approximately, 4.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those ages 65 or over.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}} estimates show that the median household income was $76,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,148) and the median family income was $85,895 (+/- $6,327). Males had a median income of $50,935 (+/- $4,403) versus $37,074 (+/- $4,801) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,926 (+/- $3,566). Approximately, 4.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===

===2010 census===

In the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]] there were 12,854 people in 4,566 households, including 3,395 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|2121.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,867 housing units at an average density of {{convert|803.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 92.6% White, 2.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9%.{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}

In the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]] there were 12,854 people in 4,566 households, including 3,395 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|2121.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,867 housing units at an average density of {{convert|803.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 92.6% White, 2.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9%.{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}

Of the 4,566 households 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.1% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.22.

Of the 4,566 households 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.1% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median household income was $50,118 and the median family income was $57,240. Males had a median income of $37,436 versus $27,961 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,265. About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

The median household income was $50,118 and the median family income was $57,240. Males had a median income of $37,436 versus $27,961 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,265. About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==

==Economy==

The Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association is based in Grain Valley.

The Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association is based in Grain Valley.