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Grandview, Washington
Division St.
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Location of Grandview, Washington
Location of Grandview, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Yakima
Incorporated September 21, 1909
Government
 • Type Mayor–council
Area
 • Total 6.52 sq mi (16.89 km2)
 • Land 6.44 sq mi (16.68 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 10,907
 • Estimate 
(2022)
11,043
 • Density 1,720.19/sq mi (664.17/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98930
Area code(s) 509
FIPS code 53-27925
GNIS feature ID 1512251

Grandview is a city located in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is about 38 miles west of Kennewick and 38 miles southeast of Yakima. In 2020, about 10,907 people lived there. Grandview's economy is mostly based on farming. They grow many crops like apples, cherries, grapes, hops, and corn. The city also has places that process and store these foods.

Grandview's Story: A Look Back at Its History

Grandview got its name in 1905 from the Granger Land Company. It was named "Grandview" because of the amazing views of Mount Rainier and Mount Adams from the area.

Grandview officially became a city on September 21, 1909. It started as a simple stop along the railway line. This line connected the towns of Prosser and Sunnyside.

Where is Grandview? Location and Size

Grandview is located at 46°15′13″N 119°54′36″W / 46.25361°N 119.91000°W / 46.25361; -119.91000. This is its exact spot on a map.

The city covers a total area of about 6.31 square miles (16.34 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.23 square miles (16.14 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Grandview? Grandview's Population

Grandview has grown a lot over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 320
1920 1,011 215.9%
1930 1,085 7.3%
1940 1,449 33.5%
1950 2,503 72.7%
1960 3,366 34.5%
1970 3,605 7.1%
1980 5,615 55.8%
1990 7,169 27.7%
2000 8,377 16.9%
2010 10,862 29.7%
2020 10,907 0.4%
2022 (est.) 11,043 1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Grandview's People in 2010

In 2010, there were 10,862 people living in Grandview. These people lived in 2,996 homes. Many of these homes, about 57.1%, had children under 18 living in them.

The average household in Grandview had about 3.60 people. The average family had about 3.90 people.

The median age in the city was 26.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 26.3, and half were older. About 37% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 79.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Famous Faces from Grandview

Some notable people have come from Grandview:

  • Lorena González, who served on the Seattle city council.
  • Gloria Mendoza, a former mayor of Grandview.
  • Margaret Rayburn, an educator and a member of the Washington House of Representatives.
  • Janet Waldo, a well-known voice-over actress.

Getting Around Grandview: Main Roads

The main highway that helps people travel to and from Grandview is:

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