Community Profiles
Grimes, Alabama, is located less than a mile from the city of Dothan, and the Kelly Springs Recreational Area lies about a mile due south of the town, making it a convenient trip to the airport, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants. Grimes prides itself on small town living and a sense of community.
As of 2025 the population of Grimes is 565. The population is expected to grow to 573 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.28%.
The median age of Grimes residents is 37.
The diversity index of Grimes is 68.3, meaning that there is a 68% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Grimes is $56,414 and projected to be $61,357 in 2030. Per capita income is $21,667, projected to be $24,093 in 2030. 1.42% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $356,540 and the average disposable income is $43,907.
There are 248 housing units in Grimes; 132 are owner-occupied, 85 are rented, and 31 are vacant. The average home value is $171,042, with 0 homes built in 2010 or later, and 17 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7 businesses in Grimes, employing 57 workers and pulling from a labor force of 198 age 16 and above. 134 workers commute into Grimes from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
58 residents both live and work in/around Grimes. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 15.52% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 27.59% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 194 drive alone, 1 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1 residents work from home.
136 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 14 have associates degrees, 16 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2 hold a graduate or professional degree.
