Grinnell, Kansas
Grinnell: township in Gove County, Kansas
About
Grinnell is a township located in the county of Gove in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 259 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 226 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Grinnell
| Population | 226 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Gove County |
| Area | 123.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1272,-100.6290 |
| Altitude | 2,913 feet / 888 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:55:56 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 67738 |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -14.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Grinnell is located at 39°7'38"N 100°37'45"W (39.1272300, -100.6290300).
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Weather
62°F
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10 to 15 mph NW
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Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Grinnell decreased by 14.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 259 | - | census |
| 2011 | 262 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 265 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 266 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 258 | -3.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 250 | -3.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 240 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 236 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 231 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 233 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 226 | -3.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,102 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,638 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,688 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,643 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 96.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,854 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,192 |
Grinnell zip code is 67738.
County name: Gove, County
fips: 20063
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,192 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $956 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $390 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $706 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 38 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,879 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,191 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,332 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 926,372 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 302,857 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,399 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,576 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,461 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 587 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,794 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 294,655 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 6.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,457 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,982 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,086 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 572 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,811 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,571 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 48.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 505.13 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grinnell, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154934 | Colby Community College | Colby (KS) | 67701 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grinnell, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Grinnell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Post Office | Grinnell (KS) | 67738 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Grinnell, Iowa city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States with a population of 9,096 people.
Other cities in Gove County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gove County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quinter | 1,073 | City in Gove County, Kansas, United States |
| Grainfield | 241 | Township in Gove County, Kansas |
| Park | 109 | City in Gove County, Kansas, United States |
| Gove | 68 | Township in Gove County, Kansas |