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 2026 the population of Grimes is 608. The population is expected to grow to 627 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.62%.
The median age of Grimes residents is 40.
The diversity index of Grimes is 65.4, meaning that there is a 65% 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 $49,792 and projected to be $55,693 in 2031. Per capita income is $19,163, projected to be $21,673 in 2031. 0.16% of households – 1 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $551,324 and the average disposable income is $39,110.
There are 264 housing units in Grimes; 169 are owner-occupied, 65 are rented, and 30 are vacant. The average home value is $92,456, with 2 homes built in 2010 or later, and 13 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7 businesses in Grimes, employing 76 workers and pulling from a labor force of 211 age 16 and above. 136 workers commute into Grimes from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
67 residents both live and work in/around Grimes. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 29.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 25.37% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 189 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 3 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 8 residents work from home.
151 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 35 have associates degrees, 23 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
