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Grimes

California · 391 residents · 2.261 sq mi
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Grimes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,579. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 126 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,400. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−24%vs 2011
vs 517 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 229 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+17%vs 2011
vs 28.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
246320394468542201020202024Grimes
2024280
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,579
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,897 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$7,787
−22%vs 2011
vs $9,984 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.265 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing65%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction65%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,400
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−44.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.0% in 2011
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
−59%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.8%(423)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66%(258)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(209)
Diversity Score
54
+44%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
20.1%
−21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 33.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
Female
46.4%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
Foreign born
45.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, California?

Grimes, California has about 391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimes, California?

The typical household in Grimes, California earns about $31,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimes, California expensive?

In Grimes, California, the median home is worth about $23,400.

How educated are people in Grimes, California?

About 14.7% 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 26.8% of people in Grimes, California live below the federal poverty line.

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