Grundy County, Missouri facts for kids
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Grundy County
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Grundy County Courthouse in Trenton
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1841 |
| Named for | Felix Grundy |
| Seat | Trenton |
| Largest city | Trenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 438 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 435 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.6% |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,808 |
| • Density | 22.393/sq mi (8.646/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Grundy County is a county in the state of Missouri. In 2020, about 9,808 people lived here. The main city and county seat is Trenton. Grundy County was created on January 2, 1841. It was formed from a part of Livingston County, Missouri. The county is named after Felix Grundy, who was a U.S. Attorney General.
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Understanding Grundy County's Location
Grundy County covers a total area of about 438 square miles. Most of this area, 435 square miles, is land. A small part, about 2.8 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Grundy County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Mercer County to the north
- Sullivan County to the east
- Linn County to the southeast
- Livingston County to the south
- Daviess County to the southwest
- Harrison County to the northwest
Main Roads in Grundy County
Important highways help people travel through Grundy County:
- U.S. Route 65
- Route 6
- Route 146
- Route 190
People and Population in Grundy County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 3,006 | — | |
| 1860 | 7,887 | 162.4% | |
| 1870 | 10,567 | 34.0% | |
| 1880 | 15,185 | 43.7% | |
| 1890 | 17,876 | 17.7% | |
| 1900 | 17,832 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 16,744 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 17,554 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 16,135 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 15,716 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 13,220 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 12,220 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,819 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 11,959 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,536 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 10,432 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 10,261 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,808 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2010, there were 10,261 people living in Grundy County. There were 4,204 households. A household is a group of people living together. The county had about 23 people per square mile.
Most people in the county were White (96.94%). About 1.73% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.94 people. About 28% of households had children under 18.
The median age in the county was 41.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41.6, and half were older.
Religious Beliefs in Grundy County
Grundy County is sometimes considered part of the "Bible Belt." This is a region where evangelical Protestantism is a common religion. The main religious groups in Grundy County are Southern Baptists, United Methodists, and Disciples of Christ.
2020 Census Overview
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 9,121 | 93% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 50 | 0.5% |
| Native American (NH) | 33 | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 54 | 0.55% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 301 | 3.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 241 | 2.5% |
Education in Grundy County
Grundy County has several schools for students of all ages.
Public Schools
- Grundy County R-V School District in Galt
- Grundy County Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Grundy County High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Laredo R-VII School District in Laredo
- Laredo Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Pleasant View R-VI School District in Trenton
- Pleasant View Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Spickard R-II School District in Spickard
- Spickard Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Trenton R-IX School District in Trenton
- Rissler Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 4th grade)
- Trenton Middle School (5th to 8th grade)
- Trenton High School (9th to 12th grade)
Private Schools
Public Libraries
- Grundy County Jewett Norris Library
Communities in Grundy County
Grundy County has several towns and cities where people live.
Cities
- Galt
- Laredo
- Spickard
- Tindall
- Trenton (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main administrative city.)
Village
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities or villages.
- Edinburg
- Leisure Lake
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that don't have their own local government.
Townships
Townships are smaller divisions of the county, often used for local government or land organization.
- Franklin
- Harrison
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Liberty
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Marion
- Myers
- Taylor
- Trenton
- Washington
- Wilson
Famous People from Grundy County
Some notable individuals have come from Grundy County:
- Enoch Crowder: A U.S. Army general and an Ambassador to Cuba.
- Arthur M. Hyde: He was the Governor of Missouri from 1921 to 1925. He also served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1929 to 1933.
- Yank Lawson: A well-known trumpet player who played Dixieland music.
- Gregg Miller: An inventor and author.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Grundy (Misuri) para niños
