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Grimes County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Grimes County, Texas has a population of 31,340, the 92nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,803 and the median home value is $237,400. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Grimes County Quick Facts

Population 31,340
Median Household Income $69,80390% MOE ±$4,947
Median Home Value $237,40090% MOE ±$16,183
Poverty Rate 14.6%90% MOE ±3.2 pts
Unemployment Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±1.9 pts
Median Age 40.1 years90% MOE ±0.6 years
Homeownership Rate 79.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%90% MOE ±2.9 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.5%
Cities/Places 8
Population 31,340 92nd of 254
Median Income $69,803 11% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Grimes County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population27,98431,340+12.0%
Median household income$65,120$69,803No clear change (+7.2%)
Median home value¹$182,760$237,400+29.9%
Median gross rent$923$1,069No clear change (+15.8%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Grimes
$69,803
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Grimes
$237,400
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%
$25K-$50K 18.1%
$50K-$100K 32.7%
$100K+ 33.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.5%
$10K-$15K
2.9%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
5.3%
$30K-$35K
1.8%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
4.7%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
11.9%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
13.0%
$125K-$150K
5.1%
$150K-$200K
8.4%
$200K+
6.4%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
50.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,069/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
22.4%
18-34
20.6%
35-54
25.3%
55-74
25.1%
75+
6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 56.8%
  • Black: 11.3%
  • Hispanic: 25.5%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Other: 1.5%

Diversity Index

60out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 19.5%
  • HS Diploma: 29.6%
  • Some College: 22.7%
  • Associate's: 8.5%
  • Bachelor's: 13.5%
  • Graduate+: 6.3%

Cities & Places in Grimes County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Plantersville579$103,62724.9%$223,900
Bedias478$36,25051.9%$235,900
Iola372$50,0008.3%$133,300
Pinebrook307N/A1.3%N/A
Anderson202$85,0004.7%$216,200
Shiro159N/A81.8%N/A
Todd Mission132N/A5.3%$241,700
Richards67$75,5000.0%$158,300

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Population Overview

Grimes County is located in Texas with a total population of 31,340. It is the 92nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grimes County is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grimes County is $69,803. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $237,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grimes County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grimes County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grimes County, Texas?

Grimes County has a population of 31,340, making it the 92nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Grimes County?

The median household income in Grimes County is $69,803 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Grimes County, Texas?

Grimes County contains 8 Census-designated places.