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Gridley, CA
City in Butte County, California.
Population
7,330
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,303
ZIP codes
0
Gridley and its ZIP codes
Gridley at a glance
- Gridley is about 13 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,974, 42% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,800 (57% below California) and median rent is $1,176 a month.
Local data for Gridley, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gridley, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,974
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$312,800
Median rent
$1,176/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,949), German Americans (709), Irish Americans (539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Gridley.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,505
78,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
How people get to work
Gridley, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gridley, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,384
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 40°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gridley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Gridley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiggsCity | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Live OakCity | 6.1 mi | 3.1 |
| HoncutCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.2 |
| ThermalitoCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 12.7 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 29.2 |
| OrovilleCity | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| SutterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.6 |
| MarysvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Loma RicaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 18.5 |
| BangorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| Yuba CityCity | 16 mi | 16.6 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gridley, CA in?
- Gridley is in Butte County, California.
- What is the population of Gridley, CA?
- About 7,330 people live in Gridley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gridley?
- Nearby places include Biggs (3.4 mi), Live Oak (6.1 mi), Honcut (9 mi), Thermalito (9.2 mi), Richvale (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023