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Grimes

Alabama · 558 residents · 1.253 sq mi
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Grimes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,947. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,300. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
+22%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+6%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743995246497741990201020202024Grimes
2024582
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,947
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,839 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,965
+1%since 2000
from $14,884 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(279)
Black35.9%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(273)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(310)
Black36.7%(205)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(33)
Diversity Score70.2%(392)
Diversity Score
70
+18%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, Alabama?

Grimes, Alabama has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimes, Alabama?

The typical household in Grimes, Alabama earns about $33,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimes, Alabama expensive?

In Grimes, Alabama, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Grimes, Alabama?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grimes, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grimes, Alabama?

About 28.2% of people in Grimes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grimes, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Grimes, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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