Grimes County, Texas

Grimes County, Texas
The Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson
Location in the state of Texas
Texas's location in the U.S.
Founded	1846
Seat	Anderson
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	801 sq mi (2,075 km²) 794 sq mi (2,056 km²) 7 sq mi (18 km²), 0.94%
Population  - (2010)  - Density	26,604 28/sq mi (11/km²)
Website	www.co.grimes.tx.us

Grimes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 26,604. Grimes is named for Jesse Grimes, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and early settler of the county. The seat of the county is Anderson.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 801 square miles (2,074.6 km²), of which 794 square miles (2,056.5 km²) is land and 7 square miles (18.1 km²) (0.94%) is water.

Major Highways

• State Highway 6
• State Highway 30
• State Highway 90
• State Highway 105

Adjacent counties

• Madison County (north)
• Walker County (northeast)
• Montgomery County (southeast)
• Waller County (south)
• Washington County (southwest)
• Brazos County (west)

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1850	4,008		—
1860	10,307		157.2%
1870	13,218		28.2%
1880	18,603		40.7%
1890	21,312		14.6%
1900	26,106		22.5%
1910	21,205		−18.8%
1920	23,101		8.9%
1930	22,642		−2.0%
1940	21,960		−3.0%
1950	15,135		−31.1%
1960	12,709		−16.0%
1970	11,855		−6.7%
1980	13,580		14.6%
1990	18,828		38.6%
2000	23,552		25.1%
2010	26,604		13.0%
U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2010

As of the 2000 Census, there were 23,552 people, 7,753 households, and 5,628 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 9,490 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 71.79% White, 19.96% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.93% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. 16.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,753 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples living together, 12.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 117.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,280, and the median income for a family was $38,008. Males had a median income of $30,138 versus $21,747 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,368. About 13.80% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 18.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

• Anderson
• Bedias
• Iola
• Navasota
• Plantersville (unincorporated)
• Richards (unincorporated)
• Roans Prairie (unincorporated)
• Shiro (unincorporated)
• Stoneham (unincorporated)
• Todd Mission

Government and infrastructure

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Luther Unit and the Pack Unit in an unincorporated area in Grimes County. In addition the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.

Transportation

The TTC-69 component (recommended preferred) of the planned Trans-Texas Corridor goes through Grimes County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Grimes County, Texas

External links

• Grimes County government's website
• Grimes County from the Handbook of Texas Online