Demographics & People — Grimes, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,810 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,700 |
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| Median Age | 35.4 |
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| Total Households | 6,133 |
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| Family Households | 3,797 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2254 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,894 |
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| Black or African American | 368 |
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| Asian | 563 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,023 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,126 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,029 |
| Other groups | 2,775 |
| Irish | 2,723 |
| English | 1,367 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 780 |
| American | 666 |
| Yugoslavian | 657 |
| Italian | 637 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 524 |
Language
| English Only | 13,598 |
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| Spanish | 290 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,814 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 765 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,905 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grimes, Iowa.
