Grimes County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Grimes County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48185
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 185
Geography
- Land Area
- 787.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 801.60 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.543231
- Longitude
- -95.988082
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,127
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,102
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,232 | 77.1% |
| Hispanic | 6,894 | 22.9% |
| White | 18,332 | 60.8% |
| Black | 3,529 | 11.7% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 119 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,724 | 81.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,373 | 18.9% |
| White | 14,885 | 64.4% |
| Black | 2,772 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 938 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,340
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,556
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,044
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,177 | 61.2% |
| Black | 3,586 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,159
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,786 | 26.4% |
| Republican | 10,407 | 57.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,966 | 16.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,730 | 48.1% |
| Female | 9,429 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,854 | 70.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,454 | 13.5% |
| Black | 1,210 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,191
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,225 | 56.2% |
| Hispanic | 688 | 28.0% |
| Black | 440 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 48 | 47.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,396 | 50.4% |
| Female | 4,795 | 50.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,620 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,274 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,349
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $236,848
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,157
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.4%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.