Grundy
Town in Buchanan County, Virginia
Grundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, with 875 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vansant, 1.8 miles S.
- 875residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 175 / sq mipopulation density
- 24614ZIP code
About Grundy
Grundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States, an area located within the Appalachian Mountains region. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The town is home to the Appalachian School of Law. The population was 875 at the 2020 census.
Legislation establishing Buchanan County in 1858 designated a plot of land at the confluence of the Levisa Fork River and Slate Creek as the seat of government for the county and directed the erection of the county courthouse on the plot, which marked the beginnings of what would be Grundy.
Although originally developed along the Levisa Fork River, which provided a transportation and power waterway, the town suffered from nine major floods since 1929 that have caused extensive damage, the last of which occurred in 1977. It is notable for having major businesses relocated in the 21st century to higher ground to prevent such damage in the future. A mountain opposite the historic town was blasted to provide a kind of plateau where much of the town was relocated and redeveloped. The federal project included construction of bridges and a flood wall, as well as the relocation of some roadways.
During the American Civil War, the town served as a stop-over for Union troops on their way to the Battle of Saltville.
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Living in Grundy
- Median household income
- $40,804
- Median home value
- $203,600
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Grundy had 875 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 875 |
|---|---|
| Density | 175 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grundy at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Buchanan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 875 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2672° N, 82.0945° W |
| ZIP code | 24614 |
| Official website | townofgrundy.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5133648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grundy
- Vansant1.8 mi S
- Big Rock7.8 mi NW
- Breaks10.4 mi W
- Haysi11.2 mi W
- Elkhorn City, KY14.6 mi W
- Clinchco16.2 mi SW
- Phelps, KY17.1 mi N
- Bradshaw, WV17.3 mi E
- Raven17.6 mi SE
- Jewell Ridge17.8 mi E
- Raysal, WV18.4 mi E
- Doran18.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Grundy
What county is Grundy in?
Grundy is in Buchanan County, Virginia.
What is the population of Grundy, VA?
875 people lived in Grundy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grundy, VA?
The ZIP code of Grundy is 24614.
What is the elevation of Grundy?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grundy?
Vansant (1.8 mi), Big Rock (7.8 mi), Breaks (10.4 mi), Haysi (11.2 mi), Elkhorn City (14.6 mi).
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