Grimes, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grimes, Alabama
Town
Location of Grimes in Dale County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Dale
Area
• Total	1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
• Land	1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	374 ft (114 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	573
• Density	457.30/sq mi (176.59/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	01-32056
GNIS feature ID	0119417

Grimes is a small town located in Dale County, Alabama, United States. In 2010, about 558 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 573. It is part of the larger Enterprise–Ozark area.

Geography of Grimes

Grimes is found in the southeastern part of Dale County. It is near the city of Dothan. The town of Napier Field is also close by to the north.

Location and Size

Grimes is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of the center of Dothan. The town covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People and Population

This section tells us about the people who live in Grimes. It covers how many people live there and different facts about them.

Population Growth Over Time

The number of people living in Grimes has changed over the years.

Facts from 2000 Census

In 2000, there were 459 people living in Grimes. These people lived in 180 different homes. About 124 of these homes were families.

• Homes and Families:
  • 33.3% of homes had kids under 18.
  • 47.2% were married couples.
  • 17.8% had a female head of household with no husband.
  • 31.1% were not families.
• Age Groups:
  • 27.9% of the population was under 18.
  • 8.7% were between 18 and 24.
  • 31.6% were between 25 and 44.
  • 21.8% were between 45 and 64.
  • 10.0% were 65 or older.

The average age in Grimes was 34 years old.

• Income:

The average income for a household in Grimes was about $28,839. For families, the average income was about $31,389.