Grimes County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48185 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,340 | — | #1,436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,803 | -7.1% | #1,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,400 | -15.8% | #1,018 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | -8.1% | #789 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.6% | #1,865 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grimes County has a population of 31,340, making it the #1,436 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grimes County is $69,803, ranking #1,208 out of 3,222 counties — 7.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Grimes County is $237,400 (-15.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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81.7% of residents in Grimes County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.9% below the national rate.
About Grimes County, Texas
Grimes County, Texas has a total population of 31,340, making it the 1,436th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grimes County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grimes County is $69,803, which ranks #1,208 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Grimes County is $237,400, 15.8% below the national median. Renters in Grimes County pay a median gross rent of $1,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grimes County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.4 min.
Grimes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.3%).
All data for Grimes County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.