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Grundy, VA
Town in Buchanan County, Virginia.
Population
872
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
175
ZIP codes
0
Grundy and its ZIP codes
Grundy at a glance
- The median household income is $40,804, 56% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,600 (47% below Virginia) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Grundy, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grundy, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,804
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
52.1
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (105), Ethiopian Americans (23), Italian Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buchanan County. PPP loans are for Grundy.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,841
5,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,465
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $8,433 per person
How people get to work
Grundy, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grundy, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grundy, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Grundy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VansantCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BreaksCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HaysiTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| Elkhorn City, KYCity | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| ClinchcoTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| Bradshaw, WVTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| RavenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.5 |
| Jewell RidgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Raysal, WVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| DoranCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| HonakerTown | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| RichlandsTown | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| Iaeger, WVTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grundy, VA in?
- Grundy is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Grundy, VA?
- About 872 people live in Grundy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grundy?
- Nearby places include Vansant (2.5 mi), Big Rock (7.7 mi), Breaks (9.8 mi), Haysi (11 mi), Elkhorn City, KY (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023