Grinnell, IA

Census Place

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2023 Poverty Rate
10.9%
7.35% 1-year increase
2023 Employed Population
4,499
1.47% 1-year decline

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grinnell, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.34%).

None of the households in Grinnell, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Grinnell, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grinnell, IA are Grinnell College (528 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Grinnell, IA N/A, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Grinnell, IA was N/A per household.

Population & Diversity

Grinnell, IA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2023, NaNN% of Grinnell, IA residents were born outside of the country (511 people).

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.25k people) in Grinnell, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 375 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 207 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.9%
2023 Citizenship
95.8%
2022 Citizenship

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grinnell, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.25k ± 191
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    375 ± 44
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    207 ± 78
3.9%
Hispanic Population
372 people

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.25k people) in Grinnell, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 375 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 207 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.9% of the people in Grinnell, IA are hispanic (372 people).

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    248 ± 102
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    83 ± 55
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    57 ± 67

Grinnell, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.99 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Grinnell, IA employs 4.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Grinnell, IA were Educational Services (1,326 people), Manufacturing (629 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($111,447), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,344), and Transportation & Warehousing ($72,917).

Occupations

4.5k
2023 Value
± 449
−1.47%
1 Year decline
± 14.3%

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.5k
2023 Value
± 449
−1.47%
1 Year decline
± 14.3%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grinnell, IA, are Educational Services (1,326 people), Manufacturing (629 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grinnell, IA, though some of these residents may live in Grinnell, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Civics

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US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Grinnell, IA awarded 528 degrees. The student population of Grinnell, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 814 male students and 961 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grinnell, IA are White (270 and 64.4%), followed by Asian (43 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (36 and 8.59%), and Unknown (29 and 6.92%).

The largest universities in Grinnell, IA by number of degrees awarded are Grinnell College (528 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Grinnell, IA are Computer Science (62 and 11.7%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (54 and 10.2%), and General Biological Sciences (43 and 8.14%).

The median tuition cost in Grinnell, IA for private four year colleges is $64,342.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2023 in Grinnell, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 12.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,775 (45.9% men and 54.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,775 students enrolled in Grinnell, IA, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 920 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 62 degrees awarded
  2. 54 degrees awarded
  3. 43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Grinnell, IA was Computer Science with 62 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
528 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grinnell College with 528 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 250 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grinnell, IA, which is 0.899 times less than the 278 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 270 degrees mean that there were 6.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 43 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($64,342) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($520) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Housing & Living

People in Grinnell, IA have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Grinnell, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Rent vs Own

N/A%
Homeownership
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60.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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Wage Distribution

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Commuter Transportation

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Commute Time

13.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grinnell, IA have a similar commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0.391% of the workforce in Grinnell, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

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Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grinnell, IA (878 out of 8.03k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grinnell, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Grinnell, IA has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 503 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.31%
Uninsured
55.5%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
12.9%
Non-Group
1.01%
Military or VA

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