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Grimes

California · 296 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 $33,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 50.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−3%since 2019
from 305 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
131 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 135 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+29%since 2019
from 27.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
246320394468542201020202024Grimes
2024280
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,897
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,111 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,589
+32%since 2019
from $11,060 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$871
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $872 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
63.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(12)
Diversity Score67%(204)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(88)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(196)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other14.3%(42)
Diversity Score69.4%(205)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2019
from 67 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
34.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
55.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
15.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, California?

Grimes, California has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimes, California?

The typical household in Grimes, California earns about $33,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimes, California expensive?

In Grimes, California, the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Grimes, California?

About 7.3% 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 50.2% 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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