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Grimes

California · 280 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 91 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
−25%since 2023
from 371 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 164 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.9
+1%since 2023
from 57.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
246320394468542201020202024Grimes
2024280
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,674
+22%since 2023
from $24,310 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+14%since 2023
from 0.475 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
59.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(191)
Asian0%(0)
Other21%(78)
Diversity Score76.9%(285)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.1%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.9%(78)
Diversity Score81.8%(229)
Diversity Score
82
+6%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
34.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+35.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
Female
53.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
Foreign born
13.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, California?

Grimes, California has about 280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Grimes, California?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grimes, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grimes, California?

About 42.1% of people in Grimes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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