Grimes, IA Demographics

A map of Grimes's Population by Race

Grimes, Iowa had a population of 15,392 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 2.8% Black, 2.3% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Grimes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is the 31st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Grimes's White Population

13,333 residents of Grimes identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #868 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more White than neighboring Urbandale (81.8% White), Clive (77.3% White), Johnston (80.6% White), and Windsor Heights (77.9% White). Grimes is less White than neighboring Granger (92.7% White).

Grimes's Black Population

434 residents of Grimes identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #68 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more Black than neighboring Granger (0.2% Black). Grimes is less Black than neighboring Urbandale (4% Black), Clive (4.1% Black), Johnston (5.8% Black), and Windsor Heights (4.6% Black).

Grimes's Asian Population

358 residents of Grimes identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more Asian than neighboring Granger (0.6% Asian). Grimes is less Asian than neighboring Urbandale (5.5% Asian), Clive (7.3% Asian), Johnston (6.3% Asian), and Windsor Heights (5% Asian).

Grimes's Hispanic Population

684 residents of Grimes identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #257 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more Hispanic than neighboring Johnston (3.9% Hispanic), and Granger (3.6% Hispanic). Grimes is less Hispanic than neighboring Urbandale (4.9% Hispanic), Clive (7.4% Hispanic), and Windsor Heights (6.7% Hispanic).

Grimes's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Grimes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #379 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granger (0.3% Native American/Other). Grimes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clive (0.5% Native American/Other), and Windsor Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).

Grimes's Multiracial Population

520 residents of Grimes identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Grimes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Grimes is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Grimes is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnston (3.1% Multiracial), and Granger (2.5% Multiracial). Grimes is less Multiracial than neighboring Clive (3.5% Multiracial), and Windsor Heights (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.