Grundy County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,219 | — | #973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,235 | +22.7% | #263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,700 | -3.6% | #773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,177 | +1.2% | #575 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% | -52.5% | #110 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.6% of residents in Grundy County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% above the national rate.
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.