Grimes County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grimes County is located in Texas with a total population of 30,385. It is the 95th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grimes County is 40.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grimes County is $67,080. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $226,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 25.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.