Grundy County


Grundy County, Tennessee

PO Box 177
Altamont, TN 37301
Phone: (931) 692-3718
Fax: (931) 692-3721

In east-central TN, northeast of Chattanooga; organized Jan 29, 1844 from Franklin and Warren counties. Name Origin: For Felix Grundy (1777-1840), U.S. representative from TN (1811-15) who played a leading part in bringing on and sustaining the War of 1812

Area (sq mi):: 361.14 (land 360.56; water 0.58) Population per square mile: 40.50
Population 2005: 14,608 State rank: 77 Population change: 2000-20005 1.90%; 1990-2000 7.30% Population 2000: 14,332 (White 97.80%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $12,039; median household $22,959; Population below poverty level: 25.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,585-$20,007
Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 32.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 50.40%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Grundy County, Iowa

706 G Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
Phone: (319) 824-5229
Fax: (319) 824-3447
www.grundycounty.org

In central IA, west of Waterloo; established Jan 15, 1851 from Black Hawk County. Name Origin: For Felix Grundy (1777-1840) of KY, U.S. senator from TN (1829-38; 1839-40) and U.S. attorney general (1838-39)

Area (sq mi):: 502.55 (land 502.51; water 0.03) Population per square mile: 24.50
Population 2005: 12,329 State rank: 63 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.30%; 1990-2000 2.80% Population 2000: 12,369 (White 98.60%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 40.80
Income 2000: per capita $19,142; median household $39,396; Population below poverty level: 4.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,364-$28,571
Unemployment (2004): 3.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 20.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 45.80%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Grundy County, Illinois

PO Box 675
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: (815) 941-3222
Fax: (815) 942-2222
www.grundyco.org

In northeast IL, southwest of Chicago, established Feb 17, 1841 from La Salle County. Name Origin: For Felix Grundy (1777-1840), chief justice of KY Supreme Court, U.S. senator from TN (1829-38;1839-40), and U.S. Attorney General (1838-39)

Area (sq mi):: 430.42 (land 419.90; water 10.52) Population per square mile: 104.40
Population 2005: 43,838 State rank: 33 Population change: 2000-20005 16.80%; 1990-2000 16.10% Population 2000: 37,535 (White 94.60%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 4.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 36.30
Income 2000: per capita $22,591; median household $51,719; Population below poverty level: 4.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,936-$29,990
Unemployment (2004): 7.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 51.30%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Morris County seat (12,479)

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    Grundy County, Missouri

    700 Main St
    Trenton, MO 64683
    Phone: (660) 359-6305
    Fax: (660) 359-6786

    In north-central MO, northeast of Saint Joseph; organized Jan 29, 1841 from Livingston and Ray counties. Name Origin: For Felix Grundy (1777-1840), chief justice of KY supreme court, U.S. senator from TN (1829-38; 1839-40), and U.S. Attorney General (1838-39)

    Area (sq mi):: 437.98 (land 435.82; water 2.16) Population per square mile: 23.70
    Population 2005: 10,327 State rank: 85 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.00%; 1990-2000 -1.00% Population 2000: 10,432 (White 96.70%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 41.30
    Income 2000: per capita $15,432; median household $27,333; Population below poverty level: 15.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,651-$21,117
    Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 19.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 23.90%
    Cities with population over 10,000: None
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