Census tract · Grundy County
Census Tract 9602, Grundy County, Missouri
Census Tract 9602, GEOID 29079960200, in Grundy County, Missouri, partly within Madison Township, Grundy County, Jefferson Township, Grundy County, Franklin Township, Taylor Township, Spickard, Washington Township, Grundy County, Harrison Township, Grundy County, Jackson Township, Grundy County, Trenton Township, Leisure Lake, Edinburg, Brimson, Lincoln Township, Grundy County, Wilson Township, Grundy County and Trenton. 2,128 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±179); the 2020 Census counted 2,069.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,128
±179 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,069
Median household income
$53,958
±$10,088 (90% margin)
Grundy County: $51,975
Median home value
$106,800
±$33,506 (90% margin)
Grundy County: $112,500
Median gross rent
not published
Grundy County: $696
Where is Census Tract 9602?
Census Tract 9602 is one of 4 census tracts in Grundy County, Missouri. It covers 184.77 square miles of land, 11 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 29079960200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Madison Township, Grundy County | 19% |
| Jefferson Township, Grundy County | 17% |
| Franklin Township | 16% |
| Taylor Township | 12% |
| Spickard | 11% |
| Washington Township, Grundy County | 9% |
| Harrison Township, Grundy County | 8% |
| Jackson Township, Grundy County | 7% |
| Trenton Township | 7% |
| Leisure Lake | 5% |
| Edinburg | 4% |
| Brimson | 2% |
| Lincoln Township, Grundy County | 2% |
| Wilson Township, Grundy County | 1% |
| Trenton | 1% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9602: Tract 4701 in Daviess County ($64,571), Tract 4702 in Daviess County ($62,396), Tract 9601 ($59,766), Tract 9603 ($54,048), Tract 9604 ($46,573), Tract 9501 in Harrison County ($58,750), Tract 4801 in Livingston County ($83,398), Tract 4802 in Livingston County ($82,424) and Tract 4702 in Mercer County ($71,776). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9602?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9602's population at 2,128 (±179) in 773 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,069 residents and 960 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9602 | Grundy County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,128 ±179 | 9,787 |
| Households | 773 ±98 | 3,907 |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.33 | 2.43 |
| Housing units | 992 ±95 | 4,834 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9602?
The median resident of Census Tract 9602 is 36.9 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.5%.
| Measure | Tract 9602 | Grundy County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±4.5 | 40.6 |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±4.8 pts | 25.9% |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±3.1 pts | 22.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.1% ±1.3 pts | 92.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±5.8 pts | 5.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±3.8 pts | 13.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.0% ±7.3 pts | 16.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.6% ±7.4 pts | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1% ±3.4 pts | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2% ±2.6 pts | 89.1% |
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 Census Tract 9602 earn?
Half of the 773 households in Census Tract 9602 earn less than $53,958 a year (±$10,088), against $51,975 across Grundy County: 3rd highest of the county's 4 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9602 | Grundy County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,958 ±$10,088 | $51,975 |
| Mean household income | $87,664 ±$20,408 | $75,460 |
| Per capita income | $32,676 ±$6,775 | $31,335 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3% ±7.5 pts | 17.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.5% ±14.5 pts | 18.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4% ±7.7 pts | 11.7% |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% ±3.9 pts | 85.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.9% ±5.9 pts | 77.6% |
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 Census Tract 9602?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Census Tract 9602's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,800 by its owner (±$33,506).
| Measure | Tract 9602 | Grundy County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,800 ±$33,506 | $112,500 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 3.0% ±6.7 pts | 31.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $750 ±$530 | $1,074 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±8.0 pts | 69.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±8.0 pts | 30.3% |
| Housing units | 992 ±95 | 4,834 |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.4% ±7.0 pts | 80.5% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±2.8 pts | 4.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.3% ±7.5 pts | 26.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.0% ±7.8 pts | 11.3% |
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 Census Tract 9602 get to work?
78.9% of Census Tract 9602's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9602 | Grundy County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4% ±5.6 pts | 54.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±5.0 pts | 79.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 7.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±2.2 | 17.8 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
How does Census Tract 9602 compare with the other tracts in Grundy County?
Among Grundy County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9602 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Grundy County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 4 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 4 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 4 |
| Median age | 3rd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1st of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Grundy County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601 | 1st | $59,766±$9,991 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9603 | 2nd | $54,048±$10,387 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9602 | 3rd | $53,958±$10,088 |
| Tract 9604 | 4th | $46,573±$7,425 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9602?
3 of the 17 figures for Census Tract 9602 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections