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Grimes

Alabama · 573 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 $38,654. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+25%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+12%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2743995246497741990201020202024Grimes
2024582
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,654
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,316
+50%since 2000
from $14,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance20.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$969
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(293)
Black37.3%(214)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(22)
Diversity Score72.4%(415)
Diversity Score
72
+21%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, Alabama?

Grimes, Alabama has about 573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimes, Alabama?

The typical household in Grimes, Alabama earns about $38,654 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in Grimes, Alabama?

About 4.4% 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 16.1% 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 115 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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