Granby, Missouri

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Granby is a city in Newton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,121 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Granby is located at 36°54′60″N, 94°15′26″W (36.916553, -94.257167)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,121 people, 850 households, and 589 families residing in the city. The population density was 184.4/km² (478.1/mi²). There were 934 housing units at an average density of 81.2/km² (210.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.57% White, 2.03% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 850 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $32,455. Males had a median income of $26,515 versus $18,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,371. About 13.0% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.