Grinnell, IA Demographics

A map of Grinnell's Population by Race

Grinnell, Iowa had a population of 9,564 in 2020. It was 87.2% White, 3.2% Black, 2.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Grinnell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is the 44th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Grinnell's White Population

8,339 residents of Grinnell identify as White, or 87.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #850 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is less White than neighboring Oakland Acres (96% White), Gilman (93.4% White), Searsboro (97.7% White), Malcom (95.2% White), and Lynnville (97.1% White).

Grinnell's Black Population

305 residents of Grinnell identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is more Black than neighboring Oakland Acres (0% Black), Gilman (0.4% Black), Searsboro (0% Black), Malcom (0% Black), and Lynnville (0% Black).

Grinnell's Asian Population

204 residents of Grinnell identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is more Asian than neighboring Oakland Acres (0% Asian), Gilman (0.4% Asian), Searsboro (0.8% Asian), Malcom (0% Asian), and Lynnville (0% Asian).

Grinnell's Hispanic Population

357 residents of Grinnell identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #317 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakland Acres (1.7% Hispanic), Gilman (2.6% Hispanic), Searsboro (0.8% Hispanic), Malcom (1.9% Hispanic), and Lynnville (1.6% Hispanic).

Grinnell's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Grinnell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #204 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland Acres (0% Native American/Other), Gilman (0.6% Native American/Other), Searsboro (0% Native American/Other), Malcom (0% Native American/Other), and Lynnville (0% Native American/Other).

Grinnell's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Grinnell identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Grinnell roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grinnell is ranked #382 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Grinnell is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakland Acres (2.3% Multiracial), Gilman (2.8% Multiracial), Searsboro (0.8% Multiracial), Malcom (3% Multiracial), and Lynnville (1.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.