Gridley, IL Demographics

A map of Gridley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,291	1,335	92.9%	91.7%
Black	32	20	2.3%	1.4%
Multiracial	27	51	1.9%	3.5%
Asian	20	6	1.4%	0.4%
Hispanic	20	41	1.4%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Gridley, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,390, a decrease from the 1,456 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 2.3% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gridley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gridley has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gridley, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gridley is ranked the 606th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Gridley was ranked the 582nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gridley's White Population

1,291 residents of Gridley, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gridley is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Gridley ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Gridley's population has increased from 91.7% to 92.9%.

Gridley is more White than neighboring El Paso (92.7% White), and Kappa (92% White). Gridley is less White than neighboring Flanagan (94% White), Lexington (93.3% White), and Panola (100% White).

Gridley's Black Population

32 residents of Gridley, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gridley is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Gridley ranks 465th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Gridley's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.3%.

Gridley is more Black than neighboring Flanagan (0.4% Black), Lexington (0% Black), El Paso (2.1% Black), Kappa (0% Black), and Panola (0% Black).

Gridley's Asian Population

20 residents of Gridley, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gridley is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Gridley ranks 711th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Asian residents' share of Gridley's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Gridley is more Asian than neighboring Flanagan (1.2% Asian), Lexington (0.8% Asian), Kappa (0.9% Asian), and Panola (0% Asian). Gridley is less Asian than neighboring El Paso (1.5% Asian).

Gridley's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Gridley, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gridley is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gridley ranks 776th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Gridley is more Hispanic than neighboring Panola (0% Hispanic). Gridley is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (4.3% Hispanic), and Kappa (2.2% Hispanic).

Gridley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gridley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gridley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gridley ranks 1015th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gridley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gridley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flanagan (1.3% Native American/Other), El Paso (1.3% Native American/Other), and Kappa (3.5% Native American/Other).

Gridley's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Gridley, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gridley is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gridley ranks 721st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gridley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gridley's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.9%.

Gridley is more Multiracial than neighboring Flanagan (1.8% Multiracial), Lexington (1.6% Multiracial), El Paso (1% Multiracial), Kappa (1.3% Multiracial), and Panola (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.