Grandview, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grandview, Missouri
City
Sunset over a festival on Grandview's revitalized Main Street.
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Nickname(s):  G-View / Dreamview
Location of Grandview, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Jackson
Incorporated	February 6, 1912
Area
• Total	14.78 sq mi (38.29 km2)
• Land	14.73 sq mi (38.15 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation	1,050 ft (320 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	26,209
• Density	1,779.54/sq mi (687.07/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64030
Area code(s)	816
FIPS code	29-28324
GNIS feature ID	0718686

Grandview is a city located in Jackson County, Missouri, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 26,209 people.

History of Grandview

A post office was first opened in Grandview in 1889. The city got its name because of the beautiful view from its elevated location. It was officially recognized as a city on February 6, 1912.

Geography of Grandview

Grandview is located at 38.885007 degrees North and 94.522578 degrees West. It sits along U.S. Route 71 and shares a border with Kansas City to the south.

The city covers a total area of about 14.79 square miles (38.29 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 14.73 square miles (38.15 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People

2020 Population Count

The 2020 United States census showed that 26,209 people lived in Grandview. There were 10,255 households, which are groups of people living together.

About 22.1% of the people in Grandview were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the city was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were about 91.6 males.

The population of Grandview is diverse. About 42% of residents were white, and 38.16% were black or African-American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 11.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

2010 Population Count

According to the census from 2010, Grandview had 24,475 people. There were 9,640 households in the city.

About 34.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 3.12 people.

The median age in Grandview was 33.7 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18 years old. The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).

Economy and Jobs

Grandview has several important employers that provide many jobs for its residents.

Top Employers in Grandview

Here are some of the largest employers in Grandview, based on a 2016 report:

Education in Grandview

The Grandview C-4 School District is responsible for public education in the city. It runs six elementary schools and one middle school. The district also operates Grandview Alternative School and Grandview Sr. High School.

Grandview also has a public library. It is a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.

Famous People from Grandview

Many notable people have connections to Grandview:

• Alec Burks is a professional basketball player. He was picked in the first round by the Utah Jazz in 2011. He went to Grandview High School.
• Josh Freeman is a professional Quarterback. He played for the Indianapolis Colts.
• Harry S. Truman was a President of the United States. He lived in Grandview during some of his younger years.
• Martha Ellen Young Truman was the mother of President Harry S. Truman.
• Carl Williams was a racing driver.
• Xavier Williams is a defensive tackle in football. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He also graduated from Grandview High School.

Sen. Harry S. Truman visits his mother in Grandview, Missouri, after being nominated the Democratic candidate for vice president (July 1944)

See also

In Spanish: Grandview (Misuri) para niños