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Grain Valley, MO

Grain Valley is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. Grain Valley is located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and is a suburb of Kansas City. The population was 12,854 at the 2010 census and an estimated 15,627 in 2020. It is 23 miles (37 km) east of downtown Kansas City.

Grain Valley was founded in the late 1870s. The city was named for the general character of the grain-producing region. A post office called Grain Valley has been in operation since 1879. Grain Valley was founded primarily by former residents and business owners of Pink Hill, Missouri who moved to this area after the Chicago and Alton Railroad built a railway through this area in 1878, bypassing the former community of Pink Hill, Missouri. The townspeople needed to take advantage of the commerce that the railroad would provide during this era.

Grain Valley is located at 39°0′31″N 94°12′27″W (39.008733, -94.207465). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.07 square miles (15.72 km2), of which 6.06 square miles (15.70 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

The 2020 United States census counted 15,627 people, 5,109 households, and 3,656 families in Grain Valley. The population density was 2,536.9 per square mile (979.1/km2). There were 5,254 housing units at an average density of 852.9 per square mile (329.2/km2). The racial makeup was 85.15% (13,306) white, 2.85% (445) black or African-American, 0.51% (79) Native American, 0.99% (154) Asian, 0.09% (14) Pacific Islander, 1.64% (256) from other races, and 8.79% (1,373) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.6% (938) of the population.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $76,750 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,148) and the median family income was $85,895 (+/- $6,327). Males had a median income of $50,935 (+/- $4,403) versus $37,074 (+/- $4,801) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,926 (+/- $3,566). Approximately, 4.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those ages 65 or over.

Grain Valley places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. St. Mary's Medical Center and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis provide comprehensive health services, including wellness checks and preventive care. Start your fitness journey at Zenith Climbing Center for an exhilarating rock climbing experience. The Grain Valley Community Center offers free lifetime memberships to senior citizens 65 and older, promoting fitness and social activities. Beyond Fitness features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and wellness programs for all ages. Relax and rejuvenate at Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts, offering various wellness therapies
 

The top sites in Grain Valley, MO are Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, Missouri Town Living History Museum, Grain Valley Historical Society, and B&B Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS.
 

Population: 16,178 (2022). ZIP code: 64029. Area code: 816. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Area: 6.07 square miles (15.72 km2).

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What are the demographics of Grain Valley, MO?

Grain Valley is a city located in Jackson County and Lafayette County Missouri. Grain Valley has a 2024 population of 16,673. Grain Valley is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 6.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,683 in 2020.  According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grain Valley was: White: 89.29%, Two or more races: 5.29%, Black or African American: 3.88%, Other race: 0.89%, Native American: 0.4%, Asian: 0.25%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%

What is Grain Valley, MO known for?

The city was named for its abundance of grain and the geography of the area. The railroad prompted growth, with many businesses and churches moving in through the turn of the century, including the Bank of Grain Valley which still operates today. Recognized as a farm town at the start of the 1900s, Grain Valley expanded in size by the First World War and its population grew from a few hundred residents following the world wars to 1,077 by 1980 and 1,901 in 1990 and 5,160 in 2000 thanks in part to the area's housing developments.

Is Grain Valley, MO a good place to live?

Grain Valley is in Jackson County. Living in Grain Valley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grain Valley, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grain Valley and residents tend to lean conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Grain Valley

Niche

World Population Review

St. Mary's Medical Center

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Zenith Climbing Center

Beyond Fitness

Aquarius Wellness Center for Healing Arts

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area 

Missouri Town Living History Museum 

Grain Valley Historical Society 

B&B Grain Valley Marketplace 8 & GS

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