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'''Grimes County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], its population was 26,604.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48185.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 16, 2013}}</ref> The [[county seat|seat]] of the county is [[Anderson, Texas|Anderson]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> The county was formed from [[Montgomery County, Texas|Montgomery County]] in 1846.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grimes County|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hcg11|website=The Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate=12 May 2015}}</ref> It is named for [[Jesse Grimes]], a signer of the [[Texas Declaration of Independence]] and early settler of the county.<ref>"[http://www.stoppingpoints.com/texas/sights.cgi?marker=Grimes+County+-+Named+After+Jesse+Grimes&cnty=grimes]." [[Texas State Historical Commission Marker]]. Retrieved on July 26, 2010.</ref>
'''Grimes County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], its population was 26,604.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48185.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 16, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/605n02Yfh?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/48185.html|archivedate=July 11, 2011|df=}}</ref> The [[county seat|seat]] of the county is [[Anderson, Texas|Anderson]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref> The county was formed from [[Montgomery County, Texas|Montgomery County]] in 1846.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grimes County|url=https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hcg11|website=The Handbook of Texas Online|accessdate=12 May 2015}}</ref> It is named for [[Jesse Grimes]], a signer of the [[Texas Declaration of Independence]] and early settler of the county.<ref>"[http://www.stoppingpoints.com/texas/sights.cgi?marker=Grimes+County+-+Named+After+Jesse+Grimes&cnty=grimes]." [[Texas State Historical Commission Marker]]. Retrieved on July 26, 2010.</ref>


[[Chuck Norris]] owns a [[ranch]] in Grimes County. On April 4, 2017, the [[Texas State Senate]] approved a resolution which declares Norris, a native [[Oklahoma]]n, an "honorary Texan." [[Lieutenant Governor of Texas|Lieutenant Governor]] [[Dan Patrick (politician)|Dan Patrick]], the presiding officer of the Senate, noted that in addition to his success in [[film]] and [[television]] (''[[Walker Texas Ranger]]''), Norris is active in various philanthropic causes, including [[Kickstart Kids]] and assistance to combat-injured veterans. Norris campaigned in 2014 for [[governor of Texas|Governor]] [[Greg Abbott]] of Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/texas/article/Chuck-Norris-named-honorary-Texan-by-state-11049422.php?ipid=artrecirc|title=Chuck Norris named 'honorary Texan' by state Senate|author=Mike Ward|publisher=''[[Laredo Morning Times]]''|date=April 4, 2017|accessdate=April 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>''[[Fox & Friends]]'', [[Fox News Channel]], April 5, 2017.</ref>
[[Chuck Norris]] owns a [[ranch]] in Grimes County. On April 4, 2017, the [[Texas State Senate]] approved a resolution which declares Norris, a native [[Oklahoma]]n, an "honorary Texan." [[Lieutenant Governor of Texas|Lieutenant Governor]] [[Dan Patrick (politician)|Dan Patrick]], the presiding officer of the Senate, noted that in addition to his success in [[film]] and [[television]] (''[[Walker Texas Ranger]]''), Norris is active in various philanthropic causes, including [[Kickstart Kids]] and assistance to combat-injured veterans. Norris campaigned in 2014 for [[governor of Texas|Governor]] [[Greg Abbott]] of Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/texas/article/Chuck-Norris-named-honorary-Texan-by-state-11049422.php?ipid=artrecirc|title=Chuck Norris named 'honorary Texan' by state Senate|author=Mike Ward|publisher=''[[Laredo Morning Times]]''|date=April 4, 2017|accessdate=April 5, 2017}}</ref><ref>''[[Fox & Friends]]'', [[Fox News Channel]], April 5, 2017.</ref>
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The [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]] (TDCJ) operates the [[O.L. Luther Unit]] and the [[Wallace Pack Unit]] in an [[unincorporated area]] in Grimes County.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/p1.htm Pack Unit]." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref> In addition the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/manufacturing-logistics/transport/transport-pack-warehs.htm Pack Warehouse]." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref>
The [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]] (TDCJ) operates the [[O.L. Luther Unit]] and the [[Wallace Pack Unit]] in an [[unincorporated area]] in Grimes County.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/p1.htm Pack Unit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725201401/http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/p1.htm |date=2010-07-25 }}." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref> In addition the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.<ref>"[http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/manufacturing-logistics/transport/transport-pack-warehs.htm Pack Warehouse] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100712211453/http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/manufacturing-logistics/transport/transport-pack-warehs.htm |date=2010-07-12 }}." [[Texas Department of Criminal Justice]]. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref>


==Communities==
==Communities==

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Grimes County
County
The Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson
The Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson
Map of Texas highlighting Grimes County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°33′N 95°59′W / 30.55°N 95.98°W / 30.55; -95.98
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
Named forJesse Grimes
SeatAnderson
Largest cityNavasota
Area
 • Total802 sq mi (2,080 km2)
 • Land787 sq mi (2,040 km2)
 • Water14 sq mi (40 km2)  1.8%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total26,604
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.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.[1] The seat of the county is Anderson.[2] The county was formed from Montgomery County in 1846.[3] It is named for Jesse Grimes, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and early settler of the county.[4]

Chuck Norris owns a ranch in Grimes County. On April 4, 2017, the Texas State Senate approved a resolution which declares Norris, a native Oklahoman, an "honorary Texan." Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, the presiding officer of the Senate, noted that in addition to his success in film and television (Walker Texas Ranger), Norris is active in various philanthropic causes, including Kickstart Kids and assistance to combat-injured veterans. Norris campaigned in 2014 for Governor Greg Abbott of Texas.[5][6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 802 square miles (2,080 km2), of which 787 square miles (2,040 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (1.8%) is water.[7]

Major Highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18504,008—
186010,307157.2%
187013,21828.2%
188018,60340.7%
189021,31214.6%
190026,10622.5%
191021,205−18.8%
192023,1018.9%
193022,642−2.0%
194021,960−3.0%
195015,135−31.1%
196012,709−16.0%
197011,855−6.7%
198013,58014.6%
199018,82838.6%
200023,55225.1%
201026,60413.0%
2016 (est.)27,671[8]4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1850–2010[10] 2010–2014[1]

As of the 2000 Census,[11] 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.

Christianity is the number one religion in the county and Hinduism is the second.[12]

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.

Government and infrastructure

Presidential Elections Results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 74.1% 7,065 23.0% 2,194 2.9% 274
2012 71.4% 6,141 27.2% 2,339 1.4% 121
2008 66.8% 5,562 32.5% 2,704 0.7% 56
2004 65.5% 5,263 33.8% 2,713 0.7% 54
2000 61.7% 4,197 36.0% 2,450 2.3% 155
1996 45.0% 2,564 45.3% 2,584 9.7% 553
1992 38.6% 2,402 41.7% 2,594 19.6% 1,221
1988 50.5% 2,820 49.0% 2,735 0.5% 27
1984 58.5% 3,365 41.2% 2,370 0.3% 17
1980 45.4% 2,087 53.0% 2,440 1.6% 75
1976 35.5% 1,473 64.0% 2,656 0.5% 19
1972 66.4% 2,243 33.1% 1,116 0.5% 17
1968 30.5% 1,076 41.8% 1,473 27.7% 976
1964 31.2% 1,014 68.7% 2,229 0.1% 4
1960 37.9% 1,053 61.7% 1,713 0.4% 12
1956 54.0% 1,281 45.5% 1,079 0.6% 14
1952 53.3% 1,557 46.6% 1,362 0.0% 1
1948 19.5% 336 52.4% 901 28.1% 483
1944 7.0% 137 79.1% 1,559 13.9% 274
1940 9.3% 298 90.6% 2,899 0.1% 2
1936 6.8% 136 93.1% 1,851 0.1% 2
1932 6.9% 153 92.9% 2,065 0.2% 5
1928 37.4% 701 62.6% 1,175
1924 7.6% 177 91.1% 2,136 1.4% 32
1920 14.8% 214 70.9% 1,027 14.4% 208
1916 8.7% 108 89.1% 1,108 2.2% 27
1912 3.3% 35 89.5% 941 7.2% 76

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the O.L. Luther Unit and the Wallace Pack Unit in an unincorporated area in Grimes County.[14] In addition the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.[15]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Grimes County". The Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  4. ^ "[1]." Texas State Historical Commission Marker. Retrieved on July 26, 2010.
  5. ^ Mike Ward (April 4, 2017). "Chuck Norris named 'honorary Texan' by state Senate". Laredo Morning Times. Retrieved April 5, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Fox & Friends, Fox News Channel, April 5, 2017.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Wilson, Reid. The second-largest religion in each state, Washington Post, June 4, 2014.
  13. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  14. ^ "Pack Unit Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
  15. ^ "Pack Warehouse Archived 2010-07-12 at the Wayback Machine." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.

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