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Grimes

Iowa · 15,392 residents · 12.007 sq mi
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Grimes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,113. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,294 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,700. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,392
+202%since 2000
from 5,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,282 / sq mi
+202%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+9%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K10K14K18K1990201020202024Grimes
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,113
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,257
+61%since 2000
from $23,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,916)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(55)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(13,333)
Black2.8%(434)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(684)
Asian2.3%(358)
Other1%(148)
Diversity Score25.2%(3,882)
Diversity Score
25
+345%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimes, Iowa?

Grimes, Iowa has about 15,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimes, Iowa?

The typical household in Grimes, Iowa earns about $89,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimes, Iowa expensive?

In Grimes, Iowa, the median home is worth about $219,700, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Grimes, Iowa?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grimes, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grimes, Iowa?

About 6.6% of people in Grimes, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grimes, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Grimes, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,739 residents, a change of about 480 percent over that period.

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