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Grimesland

North Carolina · 441 residents · 0.68 sq mi
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Grimesland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,000. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
Unchangedsince 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
649 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404245095946781990201020202024Grimesland
2024650
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,132
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,672 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,993
−1%since 2000
from $14,204 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+80%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(271)
Black29.1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(39)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(289)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(255)
Black33.3%(147)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(36)
Diversity Score75%(331)
Diversity Score
75
+14%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimesland, North Carolina?

Grimesland, North Carolina has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimesland, North Carolina?

The typical household in Grimesland, North Carolina earns about $27,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimesland, North Carolina expensive?

In Grimesland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Grimesland, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grimesland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grimesland, North Carolina?

About 33.5% of people in Grimesland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grimesland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Grimesland, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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