Township · Missouri
Grand River Township, DeKalb County, Missouri
Grand River Township, DeKalb County, township, in DeKalb County, Missouri. Grand River Township, DeKalb County had 3,258 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 25.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,371 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,230 (±51). GEOID 2906328288.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,258
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,371 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,230 ±51
Median household income
$77,589
±$30,987 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$208,000
±$46,912 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$870
±$400 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Grand River Township, DeKalb County and what county is it in?
Grand River Township, DeKalb County is a township in DeKalb County, Missouri. It covers 35.6 square miles of land, 123 residents per square mile in 2020.
Part of Cameron (city) also lies in it.
Grand River Township, DeKalb County is in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grand River Township, DeKalb County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,258 people lived in Grand River Township, DeKalb County on July 1, 2025, down 25.9% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 4,371 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,230 (±51).
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 4,985, which differs from its April 2020 base of 4,394 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Grand River Township, DeKalb County | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,230±51 | 10,876 | −1,529 |
| Households | 1,135±271 | 3,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.36 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,343±287 | 4,270 | no clear change |
Grand River Township, DeKalb County's population since 2000
From 4,687 in 2000 to 3,258 in 2025: down 30.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grand River Township, DeKalb County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grand River Township, DeKalb County?
The median resident of Grand River Township, DeKalb County is 46.2 years old; 9.5% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.2%.
| Measure | Grand River Township, DeKalb County | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2±3.5 | 42.2 | +5.4 |
| Under 18 years | 9.5%±3.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±4.4 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 66.1%±3.6 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | −1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6%±5.5 pts | 87.0% | +9.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.2%±2.3 pts | 6.5% | −4.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±5.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±6.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±4.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±2.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.7%±4.1 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.3%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.2%±4.7 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±2.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grand River Township, DeKalb County earn?
Half of Grand River Township, DeKalb County's 1,135 households earn less than $77,589 a year (±$30,987), against $69,826 in DeKalb County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $44,343 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grand River Township, DeKalb County | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,589±$30,987 | $69,826 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,559±$21,726 | $84,578 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,301±$4,623 | $28,990 | +$10,838 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±4.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±9.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±8.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6%±4.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±7.9 pts | 82.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grand River Township, DeKalb County?
Owners occupy 54.3% of Grand River Township, DeKalb County's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,000 by its owner (±$46,912). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 20.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grand River Township, DeKalb County | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,000±$46,912 | $169,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $870±$400 | $817 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.6%±10.2 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,455±$374 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3%±15.0 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.7%±15.0 pts | 28.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,343±287 | 4,270 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.2%±12.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5%±11.6 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±5.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1%±7.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1%±5.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Grand River Township, DeKalb County work and get to work?
72.3% of Grand River Township, DeKalb County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes.
| Measure | Grand River Township, DeKalb County | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 31.0%±4.1 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±3.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.3%±8.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6%±6.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±3.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±5.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±5.0 | 31.1 min | +8.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grand River Township, DeKalb County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Grand River Township, DeKalb County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 801.02DeKalb County | 4,681 | $76,042 |
| Tract 802DeKalb County | 4,089 | $74,659 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grand River Township, DeKalb County) · Census block assignment files
How does Grand River Township, DeKalb County compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grand River Township, DeKalb County is the 3,352nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 18th-most populous of 280 in Missouri.
Grand River Township, DeKalb County ranks 95th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 280 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 394th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 367th | 420 |
| Median household income | 95th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 313th | 420 |
| Median home value | 120th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 194th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 294th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 379th | 404 |
| Median age | 47th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 343rd | 418 |
| Work from home | 144th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 83rd | 420 |
Grand River Township, DeKalb County's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grand River Township, DeKalb County?
18 of the 57 figures for Grand River Township, DeKalb County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grand River Township, DeKalb County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.