Grimes County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Grimes County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Grimes County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Grimes County, Texas. The estimated population of Grimes County, Texas is 28,878 people, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look at the total population in Grimes County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,878
+1.52%
+5.56%
2020
28,447
+1.65%
-
2019
27,984
+1.28%
-
2018
27,630
+0.99%
-
2017
27,358
 - -

Population of Grimes County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.9%
58.7%
 -1.36%
Black/African American
14.5%
15.6%
 -7.05%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
24.5%
23.6%
 +3.81%
Asian
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Grimes County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 -0.25% 40.4 -0.25% 40.5 -0.25%
2020 40.5 +0.25% 40.5 +1% 40.6 -0.98%
2019 40.4 +0.25% 40.1 -0.25% 41 +1.23%
2018 40.3 -0.25% 40.2 +2.81% 40.5 -2.88%
2017 40.4 - 39.1 - 41.7 -

The median age of Grimes County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,738 -13.67% 1,428 +34.6% 1,502 1,983
10 to 19 1,863 +11.7% 1,821 -8.45% 2,073 1,646
20 to 29 2,012 -1.9% 1,311 -12.67% 1,967 1,145
30 to 39 1,993 +6.16% 1,358 +24.71% 2,108 1,720
40 to 49 2,135 +4.12% 1,556 +3.34% 2,224 1,605
50 to 59 2,053 +15.19% 1,618 +9.19% 2,353 1,747
60 to 69 1,849 +11.77% 1,702 -6.71% 2,066 1,586
70+ 1,427 -1.35% 1,494 +16.24% 1,407 1,746

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Grimes County, Texas is $59,086.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Grimes County.

  • Under 25
    $32,270.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,825.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,934.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,492.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Grimes County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Grimes County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Grimes County, Texas is currently $82,496.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.39% of households in Grimes County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Grimes County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Grimes County is $27,693.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Grimes County by the total population of Grimes County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Grimes County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Grimes County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Grimes County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Grimes County over the age of 16 is 23,082.

Of those people, a total of 49.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Grimes County is 46.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,408 40.80% 22.30%
20 to 24 years 1,619 65.50% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 1,493 60.50% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 1,807 52.80% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,851 64.20% 4.70%
45 to 54 years 3,707 60.70% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 2,392 60.70% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,688 51.30% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 3,366 21.00% 5.90%
75 years and over 1,751 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Grimes County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,753 51.50% 3.70%
Black or African American 3,446 42.40% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 98 11.20% 54.50%
Asian 109 9.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,025 59.00% 9.10%
Two or more races 1,651 41.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,979 49.60% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,986 51.30% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Grimes County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Grimes County is 10,834, with median earnings of $35,196.00.

Women in Grimes County, Texas earning approximately 57.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,834 $35,196.00
Male 5,865 $44,021.00
Female 4,969 $25,308.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,478 $59,459.00
Business and Financial 450 $77,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $48,864.00
Architecture and Engineering 214 $83,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $17,407.00
Community and Social Service 110 $53,810.00
Legal 54 $55,089.00
Educational and Library 600 $47,295.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $11,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 512 $57,763.00
Healthcare Support 429 $8,858.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 134 $59,028.00
Law Enforcement 190 $46,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 458 $13,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 407 $14,264.00
Personal Care and Service 162 $13,056.00
Sales 965 $21,658.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,154 $26,848.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 197 $41,465.00
Construction and Extraction 827 $38,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 621 $43,594.00
Production 760 $41,048.00
Transportation and Material Moving 558 $38,942.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 964 $79,300.00 514 $31,587.00
Business and Financial 219 $106,197.00 231 $24,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $127,875.00 35 $48,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 175 $111,979.00 39 $78,380.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 49 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 93 $54,821.00
Legal 16 $0.00 38 $0.00
Educational and Library 134 $57,414.00 466 $45,943.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $20,625.00 40 $10,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $60,688.00 417 $52,250.00
Healthcare Support 82 $0.00 347 $11,118.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $59,132.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 171 $45,568.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $23,523.00 371 $12,883.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $30,734.00 188 $13,571.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $0.00 133 $2,499.00
Sales 348 $50,893.00 617 $20,095.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $9,167.00 974 $27,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 181 $41,152.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 813 $39,139.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 607 $43,281.00 14 $0.00
Production 624 $44,123.00 136 $20,119.00
Transportation and Material Moving 438 $39,519.00 120 $26,667.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,469 households in Grimes County, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,779 families in Grimes County with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,233 346 1,200 2,690
Average Household Size 3.21 3.52 3.3 1.2
Total Families 5,233 346 1,200 0
Average Household Size 3.21 3.23 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 6,779 families in Grimes County, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Grimes County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,876 housing units in Grimes County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,469 79.73%
Vacant 2,407 20.27%

14.27% of the total 11,876 housing units in Grimes County are rental units. This is approximately 1,695 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,202 are occupied by the owner - or 60.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Grimes County is $779.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Grimes County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    572
  • Less than $500
    551
  • $500 to $999
    730
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    317
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    37
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Grimes County is $182,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Grimes County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    912
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,108
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    937
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,014
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,322
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,183
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    613
  • $1,000,000 or more
    113

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Grimes County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Grimes County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    530
  • 1940 to 1949
    288
  • 1950 to 1959
    863
  • 1960 to 1969
    593
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,135
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,213
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,246
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,397
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,471
  • 2014 or later
    140

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Grimes County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    355
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,576
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,822
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,716

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Grimes County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Grimes County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Grimes County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    612
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    973
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    665
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    989
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,156
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    451
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,498
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    611
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    763
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    984
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,121
  • 90 or more minutes
    389

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Grimes County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Grimes County, Texas

We have data for 6 places in Grimes County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.