Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley: city in Nevada County, California, United States
About
Grass Valley is a city located in the county of Nevada in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,860. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,763 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Grass Valley
| Population | 12,763 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Postal code | 95945, 95949 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2191,-121.0611 |
| Altitude | 2,411 feet / 735 meters |
| Establishment | March 13, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:59:17 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -0.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Grass Valley is located at 39°13'9"N 121°3'40"W (39.2190600, -121.0610600).
Grass Valley map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Grass Valley decreased by 0.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,860 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,903 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,820 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,784 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,840 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,929 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,927 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,932 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,881 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,817 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,763 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Grass Valley (30)
People born in Grass Valley, including musician Joanna Newsom, diplomat, lawyer and ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens, actor Jeremy Sisto, .
More notable people
- Josiah Royce (American philosopher) he was born in 20/11/1855
- Erika Flores (American actress) she was born in 02/11/1979
- Hunter Burgan (American musician) he was born in 14/05/1976
- Meadow Sisto (actress) she was born in 30/09/1972
- Walter F. Frear (Territorial governor of Hawaii) he was born in 29/10/1863
- Thomas R. Cooley (American military personnel) he was born in 26/06/1893
- Brad Sweet (American sprint car and stock car driver) he was born in 31/12/1985
- Brodie Farber (American martial artist) he was born in 05/07/1980
- Cecelia Ager (American film critic and star reporter for Variety and the New York Post Magazine) she was born in 23/01/1902
- Clarence Crase Thomas (United States Navy officer) he was born in 26/12/1886
- George Edward Kimball (American writer) he was born in 20/12/1943
- John Arthur Gellatly (American politician) he was born in 06/07/1869
- Joseph Redman (United States admiral) he was born in 01/01/1891
- Matt DiBenedetto (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 27/07/1991
- Matt Sullivan (American politician) he was born in 03/11/1857
- Ray Webster (American baseball player) he was born in 15/09/1937
- Robert O. Smith (American actor) he was born in 27/11/1942
- Ron Heller (American football player) he was born in 18/09/1963
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grass Valley, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126119 | Yuba College | Marysville (CA) | 95901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grass Valley, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
| RLN | Rocklin | Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Grass Valley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley Post Office | Grass Valley (CA) | 95945 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Grass Valley, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 167 people.
Other cities in Nevada County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,982 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Sebastopol | 7,593 | City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Nevada City | 3,148 | Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Washington | 185 | Town in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Grass Valley distances to largest California cities