Barber County

Grant County

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Grant County is 7,133. The population is expected to shrink to 6,985 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.42%.

The median age of Grant County residents is 34.

The diversity index of Grant County is 80.0, meaning that there is a 80% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Grant County is $121,597 and projected to be $132,217 in 2031. Per capita income is $44,415, projected to be $48,795 in 2031. 5.19% of households – 370 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,292,741 and the average disposable income is $91,045.

There are 2,930 housing units in Grant County; 1,929 are owner-occupied, 666 are rented, and 335 are vacant. The average home value is $208,984, with 216 homes built in 2010 or later, and 186 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 414 businesses in Grant County, employing 3,478 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,427 age 16 and above. 252 workers commute into Grant County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

2,839 residents both live and work in/around Grant County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 11.76% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 13.03% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,479 drive alone, 633 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 107 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 208 residents work from home.

1,390 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 292 have associates degrees, 703 have bachelor’s degrees, and 428 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09