Grundy County, Illinois

IL · FIPS 17063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 53,219 #973 / 3,222
70th
Median Household Income $92,235 +22.7% #263 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 38.3 years -1.5% #2,523 / 3,222
22th
Median Home Value $271,700 -3.6% #773 / 3,222
76th
Median Gross Rent $1,177 +1.2% #575 / 3,222
82th
Poverty Rate 6.0% -52.5% #110 / 3,222
97th

Demographics

Grundy County has a population of 53,219, making it the #973 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Grundy County is $92,235, ranking #263 out of 3,222 counties — 22.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$92,235 +22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #263 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,656 +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #502 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.0% −52.5% vs nat'l
Rank #110 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,720 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6% −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,420 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.5 min +6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #965 of 3,222
70th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Grundy County is $271,700 (-3.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,177/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.

Median Home Value
$271,700 −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #773 of 3,222
76th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,177 +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #575 of 3,222
82th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.4% +15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,638 of 3,222
49th percentile
74.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Grundy County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #134 of 3,222
96th percentile

About Grundy County, Illinois

Grundy County, Illinois has a total population of 53,219, making it the 973rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grundy County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Grundy County is $92,235, which ranks #263 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Grundy County is $271,700, 3.6% below the national median. Renters in Grundy County pay a median gross rent of $1,177 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Grundy County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.

Grundy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).

All data for Grundy County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.