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Grimes County, Texas
Grimes County, Texas. Grimes County had 34,252 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48185.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,252
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,268 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,340
Median household income
$69,803
±$4,947 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$237,400
±$16,183 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,069
±$123 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Grimes County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,268 residents in Grimes County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,252 for July 1, 2025, up 16.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,340 over 787 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,340 | 30,188,424 | +3,356 |
| Households | 10,255±451 | 10,992,816 | +1,244 |
| Average household size | 2.71±0.10 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,349±295 | 12,128,515 | +1,024 |
Grimes County's population since 2000
From 23,552 in 2000 to 34,252 in 2025: up 45.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grimes County?
Grimes County holds 9 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Navasota with 9,904 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Navasota | 7,643 | $51,276 |
|---|---|---|
| PinebrookGEOID 4857494 | 485 | not published |
| PlantersvilleGEOID 4858040 | 464 | $103,627 |
| Bedias | 361 | $36,250 |
| Iola | 311 | $50,000 |
| ShiroGEOID 4867664 | 201 | not published |
| AndersonGEOID 4803192 | 193 | $85,000 |
| RichardsGEOID 4861784 | 184 | $75,500 |
| Todd MissionGEOID 4873224 | 121 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grimes County?
The median resident of Grimes County is 40.1 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.5%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.5% | 39.7% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.8%±1.2 pts | 39.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3%±1.3 pts | 11.9% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.0%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.3%±2.5 pts | 17.1% | +4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.5%±2.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7%±2.8 pts | 33.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grimes County earn?
Half of Grimes County's 10,255 households earn less than $69,803 a year (±$4,947), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,120 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,803±$4,947 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,294±$15,911 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,583±$5,443 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±3.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6%±7.5 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±3.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grimes County?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Grimes County's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,400 by its owner (±$16,183). The median renter pays $1,069 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,400±$16,183 | $283,800 | +$54,642 |
| Median gross rent | $1,069±$123 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7%±9.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,681±$145 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±3.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,349±295 | 12,128,515 | +1,024 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±5.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9%±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.7%±3.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.5%±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grimes County building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units across Grimes County in 2025 (65 single-family), 2.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grimes County get to work?
79.1% of Grimes County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.9%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±4.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±2.8 pts | 14.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.9 min±3.2 | 26.7 min | +7.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Grimes County's census tracts?
Grimes County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,417 (Tract 1802.01) to $105,734 (Tract 1802.02).
| Tract 1801.0148185180101 | 4,384±597 | $64,645 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1801.0248185180102 | 5,786±841 | $71,605 |
| Tract 1802.0148185180201 | 5,233±596 | $51,417 |
| Tract 1802.0248185180202 | 3,023±540 | $105,734 |
| Tract 1803.0248185180302 | 3,488±685 | $53,906 |
| Tract 1803.0348185180303 | 3,284±405 | $67,318 |
| Tract 1803.0448185180304 | 2,650±422 | $91,129 |
| Tract 180448185180400 | 3,492±691 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grimes County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 92nd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th of 254 |
| Median household income | 84th of 253 |
| Median home value | 58th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 68th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 121st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 139th of 252 |
| Median age | 114th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grimes County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.