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Grimesland

North Carolina · 386 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 $36,406. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
−12%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+19%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404245095946781990201020202024Grimesland
2024650
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,978
+146%since 2000
from $14,204 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(180)
Black35%(135)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(42)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other4.8%(19)
Diversity Score78.5%(303)
Diversity Score
79
+19%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimesland, North Carolina?

Grimesland, North Carolina has about 386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grimesland, North Carolina earns about $36,406 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Grimesland, North Carolina?

About 8.3% 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 24.0% 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 78 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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