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Grantwood Village, Missouri
Grant's log cabin in 2015, located on Grant's Farm in Grantwood Village
Grant's log cabin in 2015, located on Grant's Farm in Grantwood Village
Location of Grantwood Village, Missouri
Location of Grantwood Village, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Area
 • Total 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
 • Land 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 941
 • Density 1,151.77/sq mi (444.86/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-28630
GNIS feature ID 2396972

Grantwood Village is a small town in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is known for its quiet neighborhoods and interesting historical sites. In 2020, about 941 people lived here.

Where is Grantwood Village Located?

Grantwood Village is located in the state of Missouri. It is part of St. Louis County. The town covers a total area of about 0.83 square miles (2.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Grantwood Village has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population history:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1940 86
1950 133 54.7%
1960 676 408.3%
1970 994 47.0%
1980 1,002 0.8%
1990 904 −9.8%
2000 883 −2.3%
2010 863 −2.3%
2020 941 9.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, a census counted 863 people living in Grantwood Village. These people lived in 340 households. Most of these households (262) were families.

The population density was about 1,040 people per square mile. Most residents (99%) were White. A small number of people were African American or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (30.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.54 people. The average family had about 2.92 people.

The average age of people in the village was 50.5 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 23.4% were 65 years or older.

What Can You See and Do?

Grantwood Village is home to two popular places to visit. These attractions are important to the area's history and fun for families.

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site

This site is also known as White Haven. It was once the home of Ulysses S. Grant, who became a famous general and later a U.S. President. You can learn about his life and the history of the property here.

Grant's Farm

Much of Grantwood Village, including Grant's Farm, was once part of a large plantation. This plantation belonged to the family of Julia Grant, Ulysses S. Grant's wife. Later, August Anheuser Busch, Sr. bought the farm. His family, known for Anheuser-Busch, still owns it.

Grant's Farm is a fun place to visit. You can see many animals, including famous Clydesdale horses. There are also shows and other activities to enjoy.

Who are Some Famous People from Grantwood Village?

  • Michael Wendl: He is a scientist who worked on the Human Genome Project. This project helped map all the genes in humans.

See also

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