Grimes, California facts for kids
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Grimes
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 Grimes
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Colusa County |
| Post office | 1883 |
| Named for | Cleaton Grimes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.261 sq mi (5.856 km2) |
| • Land | 2.261 sq mi (5.856 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 172.93/sq mi (66.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95950
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| Area code | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-31288 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 224619, 2583030 |
Grimes is a small community in Colusa County, California. It used to be called Grimes Landing. This place is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Grimes is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad line. It sits about 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The main roads here are State Route 45 and Grimes-Arbuckle Road. The area's ZIP code is 95950, and its phone area code is 530. In 2010, about 391 people lived in Grimes.
History of Grimes
The town of Grimes got its name from Cleaton Grimes. He was the person who first got the land for the town in 1844. The local post office in Grimes started its operations in 1883.
A special place in Grimes is the Cecil Ranch. Its main house was built in 1909 and designed by an architect. This ranch is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized for its historical value and unique architecture.
What You'll Find in Grimes
Grimes is located close to the Sacramento River. You can find it along Highway 45, between the towns of Colusa and Knight's Landing.
The community has a few useful places. There's a convenience store where you can buy everyday items. You'll also find a small post office and a public library. Grimes has an elementary school for younger students. This school usually teaches children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Sometimes, if there aren't many students, it might also include 6th graders.
South of the town, there's a boat landing on the river. This spot is also a restaurant for the people living in Grimes. It's a nice place to enjoy the river and have a meal.
People of Grimes
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In 2010, the population of Grimes was 391 people. This means there were about 173 people living in every square mile. Most of the people in Grimes lived in regular households.
The population included people from different backgrounds. About 72.6% of the residents were White. About 1.8% were African American, and 0.8% were Native American. A small number, 0.3%, were Asian. About 16.6% were from other races, and 7.9% were from two or more races. A large part of the population, 66.0%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 130 households in Grimes. Many of these households, about 36.9%, had children under 18 living in them. Most households, 56.2%, were married couples living together. The average size of a household was about 3 people.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 30.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Grimes was about 33.6 years.
More than half of the homes in Grimes, about 54.6%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest, 45.4%, were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Grimes (California) para niños
