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 2024 the population of Grimes is 585. The population is expected to grow to 588 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.10%.
The median age of Grimes residents is 37.
The diversity index of Grimes is 63.6, meaning that there is a 64% 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 $59,708 and projected to be $67,333 in 2029. Per capita income is $22,454, projected to be $25,994 in 2029. 0.34% of households – 2 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $385,618 and the average disposable income is $46,915.
There are 252 housing units in Grimes; 124 are owner-occupied, 96 are rented, and 32 are vacant. The average home value is $121,573, with 1 homes built in 2010 or later, and 16 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5 businesses in Grimes, employing 42 workers and pulling from a labor force of 239 age 16 and above. 176 workers commute into Grimes from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
56 residents both live and work in/around Grimes. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 19.64% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 12.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 234 drive alone, 2 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1 residents work from home.
117 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 14 have associates degrees, 7 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3 hold a graduate or professional degree.
