Grandview, Missouri

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
Coordinates: 38°53′6″N 94°31′21″W / 38.88500°N 94.52250°W / 38.88500; -94.52250Coordinates: 38°53′6″N 94°31′21″W / 38.88500°N 94.52250°W / 38.88500; -94.52250
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Jackson
Incorporated	February 6, 1912[1]
Government
• Mayor	Leonard Jones
Area [2]
• 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  (2010)[3]
• Total	24,475
• Estimate  (2019)[5]	24,856
• Density	1,687.67/sq mi (651.60/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[4]
Website	www.grandview.org

Grandview is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 24,475 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.^[6]

History[]

A post office called Grandview has been in operation since 1889.^[7] The city was named for the view obtained from the elevated town site.^[8]

Geography[]

Grandview is located at

38°53′6″N 94°31′21″W / 38.88500°N 94.52250°W / 38.88500; -94.52250 (38.885007, -94.522578),^[9] along U.S. Route 71, bordering Kansas City to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.79 square miles (38.31 km²), of which 14.73 square miles (38.15 km²) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is water.^[10]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	410		—
1930	707		72.4%
1940	596		−15.7%
1950	1,556		161.1%
1960	6,027		287.3%
1970	17,456		189.6%
1980	24,502		40.4%
1990	24,967		1.9%
2000	24,881		−0.3%
2010	24,475		−1.6%
2019 (est.)	24,856	[5]	1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2018 Estimate[12]

The library in Grandview is part of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.

2010 census[]

As of the census^[3] of 2010, there were 24,475 people, 9,640 households, and 6,137 families living in the city. The population density was 1,661.6 inhabitants per square mile (641.5/km²). There were 11,070 housing units at an average density of 751.5 per square mile (290.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.4% White (45.0% non-Hispanic white), 40.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.1% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 9,640 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census[]

As of the census of 2000, there were 24,881 people, 9,709 households, and 6,485 families living in the city. The population density was 1,689.4 people per square mile (652.2/km²). There were 10,348 housing units at an average density of 702.6 per square mile (271.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.81% White, 33.54% African American, 0.56% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.93% from other races, and 3.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.33% of the population.

There were 9,709 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,003, and the median income for a family was $47,889. Males had a median income of $32,481 versus $26,834 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,079. About 5.1% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy[]

Top employers[]

According to the town's 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,^[13] the top employers in the city are:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	Grandview C-4 School District	584
2	Peterson Manufacturing	539
3	Mead Westvaco Calmar, Inc.	340
4	City of Grandview	206
5	Ruskin Company	196
6	Kenny's Tile & Floor Covering, Inc.	151
7	Maxi-Seal Harness Systems, Inc.	146
8	United Heating & Cooling	300
10	Durham School Services	123

Education[]

Grandview C-4 School District operates six elementary schools, one middle school, Grandview Alternative School and .^[14]

Grandview has a public library, a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.^[15]

Notable people[]

• Alec Burks, 2011 1st round pick of the Utah Jazz, attended Grandview High School.
• Josh Freeman, Quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts
• Harry S. Truman, President of the United States, lived in Grandview for part of his early years.
• Martha Ellen Young Truman, mother of President Harry S. Truman.
• Xavier Williams, Defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs attended and graduated from Grandview High School.

References[]

External links[]

• Grandview, Missouri website