Grimes, IA is a small city located in Polk County with a population of 14,842 people according to the latest census data. As compared to the entire United States population of 329,725,481 people and a US Population Density of 93 people per square mile, Grimes has a much denser population at 1,352 people per square mile in its city limits. It is home to numerous local businesses such as Pizza Ranch and Walmart. In terms of outdoor recreation, Grimes boasts several parks where locals can enjoy year-round activites ranging from sports fields to playgrounds. Popular organizations in the area include The Grimes Lions Club and the Des Moines Area Chamber of Commerce. For those interested in sports, the local high school holds sporting events throughout the year which are free for all members of the community.
The population in Grimes is 14,842. There are 1,268 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grimes is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grimes is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grimes
- 54.9% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 61.2% are married with children
- 4.0% have children, but are single
Race in Grimes
- 92.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander