Grain Valley, Missouri facts for kids
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Grain Valley, Missouri
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Location of Grain Valley, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1945 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.17 sq mi (15.98 km2) |
| • Land | 6.16 sq mi (15.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,627 |
| • Density | 2,536.03/sq mi (979.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64029
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-28090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0718661 |
Grain Valley is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City Metropolitan Area, acting as a suburb of Kansas City. In 2020, about 15,627 people lived there. The city is located about 23 miles (37 km) east of downtown Kansas City.
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History of Grain Valley
Grain Valley was started in the late 1870s. The city got its name because the area was known for growing a lot of grain. A post office opened in Grain Valley in 1879.
The city was mainly founded by people and business owners from a nearby community called Pink Hill, Missouri. They moved to this new spot after the Chicago and Alton Railroad built a railway through the area in 1878. The railroad bypassed Pink Hill, so people moved to Grain Valley to be closer to the new train lines and the business opportunities they brought.
Geography of Grain Valley
Grain Valley is located at 39°0′31″N 94°12′27″W / 39.00861°N 94.20750°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 6.07 square miles (15.72 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.06 square miles (15.69 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 80 | — | |
| 1890 | 193 | 141.3% | |
| 1910 | 133 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | 166.2% | |
| 1930 | 358 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 362 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 348 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 552 | 58.6% | |
| 1970 | 709 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,077 | https://cityofgrainvalley.org/about/history/ | 51.9% |
| 1990 | 1,901 | https://cityofgrainvalley.org/about/history/ | 76.5% |
| 2000 | 5,160 | 171.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,854 | 149.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,627 | 21.6% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2020 United States census counted 15,627 people living in Grain Valley. There were 5,109 households and 3,656 families. This means there were about 2,537 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Grain Valley were white (85.15%). Other groups included black or African-American (2.85%), Native American (0.51%), and Asian (0.99%). About 6.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.3%) had children under 18. Most households (53.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.8 people, and the average family had 3.3 people.
The median age in Grain Valley was 33.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 33.9 and half were older. About 30.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Money and Jobs
From 2016 to 2020, the average income for a household in Grain Valley was about $76,750 per year. The average income for a family was about $85,895. A small number of families (4.0%) and people (4.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 6.0% of those 65 or older.
Economy of Grain Valley
Grain Valley is home to the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association. This is a group that helps truck drivers who own their own trucks.
Education in Grain Valley
The Grain Valley R-V School District serves students in Grain Valley. It also includes parts of nearby towns like Blue Springs and Oak Grove. In 2015, over 4,000 students were enrolled in the district. This was a big increase from 1,659 students in 2000.
The school district has four elementary schools and two middle schools. It also has Grain Valley High School for older students. Grain Valley also has a public library. It is a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.
Famous People from Grain Valley
- Kara Eaker, a talented gymnast
See also
In Spanish: Grain Valley para niños
