Grimes is a town located in Dale County Alabama. Grimes has a 2024 population of 589. Grimes is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 572 in 2020.
The average household income in Grimes is $80,829 with a poverty rate of 17.01%. The median age in Grimes is 49.4 years: 43.2 years for males, and 54.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grimes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 290 | 54.82% |
Black or African American | 230 | 43.48% |
Two or more races | 9 | 1.7% |
Native American | 0 | 0% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 203 | 2.61 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
Non Family | 77 | 1.25 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
Married | 70 | 3.41 | 80 | 20 |
Female | 52 | 3.46 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
Male | 4 | 3.5 | 25 | 75 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 20.62% |
Associates Degree | 22 | 5.28% |
Bachelors Degree | 20 | 4.8% |
Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.92% |
High School Graduate | 157 | 37.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.4% |
Some College | 114 | 27.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 243 | 211 | 20 |
Black | 167 | 103 | 7 |
2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $62,679 | $0 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
High School Graduate | $34,948 | $58,393 | $33,958 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $18,375 |
Overall | $35,893 | $35,089 | $45,156 |
Some College | $53,542 | $37,232 | $53,971 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$35,089
Average Male
$45,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.62% of Grimes residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 290 | 54 | 18.62% |
Black | 230 | 36 | 15.65% |
17.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.91%
Male Poverty Rate
21.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grimes is White, with 18.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grimes is Black, with 15.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Some College | 22.06% |
High School | 11.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 9.38% |
Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 14.29% |
Male Employed | 10.53% |
Female Employed | 5.47% |
Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $55,833 | $76,425 |
Households | $44,063 | $80,829 |
Married Families | $90,313 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $34,375 | $87,078 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Second Gulf War | 14 |
Vietnam | 8 |
Korea | 3 |
First Gulf War | 2 |
World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
35 to 54 | 14 |
55 to 64 | 12 |
65 to 74 | 9 |
75+ | 6 |
18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 37 | 14.23% |
Black | 2 | 1.09% |
2+ Races | 2 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
18.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.94%
Born in Grimes
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Grimes residents were born in the United States, with 69.94% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 611 | 5 | 0.83% |
2028 | 606 | 4 | 0.66% |
2027 | 602 | 4 | 0.67% |
2026 | 598 | 5 | 0.84% |
2025 | 593 | 4 | 0.68% |
2024 | 589 | 4 | 0.68% |
2023 | 585 | 7 | 1.21% |
2022 | 578 | 2 | 0.35% |
2021 | 576 | 4 | 0.7% |
2020 | 572 | 12 | 2.14% |
2019 | 560 | 4 | 0.72% |
2018 | 556 | 0 | 0% |
2017 | 556 | 3 | 0.54% |
2016 | 553 | 4 | 0.73% |
2015 | 549 | 1 | 0.18% |
2014 | 548 | -4 | -0.72% |
2013 | 552 | -5 | -0.9% |
2012 | 557 | 2 | 0.36% |
2011 | 555 | -4 | -0.72% |
2010 | 559 | 0 | 0% |