City · Missouri
Grandview, Missouri
Grandview, city, in Jackson County, Missouri. Grandview had 26,653 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 26,209 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,527 (±67). GEOID 2928324.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,653
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,527 ±67
Median household income
$53,447
±$6,835 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$188,500
±$16,907 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,035
±$44 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Grandview and what county is it in?
Grandview is a city in Jackson County, Missouri. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 1,780 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grandview is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 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 Grandview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,653 people lived in Grandview on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, in line with Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 26,209 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,527 (±67).
| Measure | Grandview | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,527 ±67 | 719,976 | +1,458 |
| Households | 11,566 ±429 | 306,798 | +1,495 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.09 | 2.31 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 12,312 ±461 | 336,288 | +1,273 |
Grandview's population since 2000
From 24,881 in 2000 to 26,653 in 2025: up 7.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grandview 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 Grandview?
The median resident of Grandview is 34.7 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.3%. 9.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grandview | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±2.2 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±2.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±1.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±2.1 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.3% ±3.3 pts | 11.4% | +4.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.0% ±3.9 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.3% ±4.0 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1% ±2.1 pts | 6.6% | +3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±3.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±2.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±2.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±2.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.5% ±3.2 pts | 34.0% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±2.4 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Grandview earn?
Half of Grandview's 11,566 households earn less than $53,447 a year (±$6,835), against $68,577 in Jackson County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $57,969 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grandview | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,447 ±$6,835 | $68,577 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,755 ±$4,516 | $92,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,148 ±$1,817 | $39,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% ±3.2 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±7.2 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9% ±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.0 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±2.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Grandview?
Owners occupy 49.1% of Grandview's occupied homes and renters 50.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,500 by its owner (±$16,907). The median renter pays $1,035 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grandview | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,500 ±$16,907 | $230,500 | +$54,847 |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 ±$44 | $1,197 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9% ±6.9 pts | 41.1% | +9.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,482 ±$69 | $1,639 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.1% ±3.1 pts | 59.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.9% ±3.1 pts | 40.9% | – |
| Housing units | 12,312 ±461 | 336,288 | +1,273 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0% ±3.4 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±2.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Grandview building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Grandview in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grandview work and get to work?
70.4% of Grandview's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Grandview | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±3.0 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4% ±4.3 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±3.3 pts | 15.8% | +13.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±1.2 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
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 Grandview?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Grandview (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,169 (Tract 133.01) to $81,667 (Tract 134.16).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 133.09Jackson County | 5,353 | $58,947 |
| Tract 133.13Jackson County | 5,193 | $72,726 |
| Tract 134.10Jackson County | 4,168 | $47,614 |
| Tract 133.01Jackson County | 3,899 | $45,169 |
| Tract 134.01Jackson County | 2,854 | $45,625 |
| Tract 133.07Jackson County | 2,819 | $50,192 |
| Tract 134.16Jackson County | 2,241 | $81,667 |
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 Grandview) · Census block assignment files
How does Grandview compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grandview is the 1,506th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 26th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Grandview ranks 257th 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 | 26th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 181st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th | 420 |
| Median household income | 257th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 224th | 420 |
| Median home value | 150th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 115th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 148th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 141st | 404 |
| Median age | 321st | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 382nd | 418 |
| Work from home | 71st | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 213th | 420 |
Grandview's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Grandview with other places
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 Grandview?
9 of the 57 figures for Grandview 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 Grandview 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' public schools in Grandview.