Grimes, Iowa

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Grimes, Iowa
City
Motto: 
"Your hometown. Your lifestyle." [1]
Polk County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Grimes Highlighted.svg
Location of Grimes, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°40′42″N93°47′42″W / 41.67833°N 93.79500°W / 41.67833; -93.79500
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Counties Polk, Dallas
Area
[2]
 • Total12.01 sq mi (31.11 km2)
 • Land11.99 sq mi (31.07 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[3]
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,392
 • Density1,283.20/sq mi (495.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50111
Area code 515
FIPS code 19-33060
GNIS feature ID2394252 [3]
Website www.grimesiowa.gov

Grimes is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 15,392 at the time of the 2020 Census. [4] Grimes is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area.

Contents

History

Grimes incorporated as a city on May 7, 1894. [5] It is named after James W. Grimes, a former U.S. senator and the third governor of Iowa. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.87 square miles (30.74 km2), of which 11.84 square miles (30.67 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water. [7]

Climate

Climate data for Grimes, Iowa
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)67
(19)		69
(21)		90
(32)		93
(34)		99
(37)		102
(39)		105
(41)		106
(41)		99
(37)		94
(34)		83
(28)		70
(21)		106
(41)
Average high °F (°C)31
(−1)		36
(2)		48
(9)		62
(17)		73
(23)		82
(28)		87
(31)		85
(29)		77
(25)		64
(18)		48
(9)		34
(1)		61
(16)
Daily mean °F (°C)21
(−6)		26
(−3)		37
(3)		50
(10)		62
(17)		71
(22)		76
(24)		73
(23)		65
(18)		52
(11)		38
(3)		25
(−4)		50
(10)
Average low °F (°C)11
(−12)		15
(−9)		26
(−3)		38
(3)		50
(10)		60
(16)		64
(18)		61
(16)		52
(11)		39
(4)		28
(−2)		15
(−9)		38
(4)
Record low °F (°C)−28
(−33)		−34
(−37)		−23
(−31)		8
(−13)		26
(−3)		40
(4)		43
(6)		35
(2)		22
(−6)		12
(−11)		−9
(−23)		−25
(−32)		−34
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.9
(23)		1.0
(25)		2.2
(56)		3.7
(94)		4.9
(120)		5.1
(130)		5.1
(130)		4.4
(110)		3.1
(79)		2.5
(64)		2.0
(51)		1.2
(30)		36.1
(912)
Source: weather.com [8]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900 186—    
1910 733+294.1%
1920 524−28.5%
1930 468−10.7%
1940 489+4.5%
1950 582+19.0%
1960 697+19.8%
1970 834+19.7%
1980 1,973+136.6%
1990 2,653+34.5%
2000 5,098+92.2%
2010 8,246+61.7%
2020 15,392+86.7%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census [9] [4]
The population of Grimes, Iowa from US census data GrimesIowaPopPlot.png
The population of Grimes, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 8,246 people, 3,115 households, and 2,222 families living in the city. The population density was 696.5 inhabitants per square mile (268.9/km2). There were 3,272 housing units at an average density of 276.4 per square mile (106.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 3,115 households, of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 31.1 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 5,098 people, 1,887 households, and 1,437 families living in the city. The population density was 569.4 inhabitants per square mile (219.8/km2). There were 1,958 housing units at an average density of 218.7 per square mile (84.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.33% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. 2005 population estimate was 6,175 (Des Moines Register, July 12, 2006).

There were 1,887 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

32.7% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 15.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,275, and the median income for a family was $60,847. Males had a median income of $40,118 versus $31,588 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,712. About 2.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Japanese animation distributor and online retailer The Right Stuf International was headquartered in Grimes. The company occupied a 76,000-square-foot (7,100 m2) office and distribution center. [12]

Parks and recreation

Grimes has several parks. The main park is Water Works Park, where the public library is also located and a brand new splash pad for kids in the summertime to play in. Parks in Grimes include: The South Sports Complex, The North Sports Complex, Autumn Park, Beaverbrooke Park, Shawver Park, North Pointe Park, Glenstone Park, Kennybrook South Park, Heritage Park, and Lions Park. [13]

Government

Grimes' city council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The mayor is Scott Mikkelsen. [14]

Education

Grimes, along with Dallas Center, forms the Dallas Center–Grimes Community School District system which draws students from both Polk and Dallas County. The high school (grades 9-12) and The DC-G Administration Building form a campus located inside Grimes, a middle school (grades 5-6) in Dallas Center, and Oak View (Grades 7-8) in Grimes. The district also has 4 elementary schools, South Prairie Elementary (Grades OK-4), North Ridge Elementary (Grades K-4), and Heritage Elementary (Grades K-4), which are all in Grimes, along with Dallas Center Elementary (Grades K-4), which resides in Dallas Center. The school mascot is the Mustangs and the colors are red and white.

Portions of the community of Grimes are also served by the Johnston Community School District. [15] Primarily, areas within the Johnston district, but within the official Grimes city limits are those areas on the east side of Iowa Highway 141.

Transportation

In Grimes, there are many different ways to get around the city. This includes the US, state, and county highways of both Dallas and Polk county, Iowa. In Grimes, Iowa 141 passes through the central half of the city. Iowa 44 passes along the well known 1st Street.

Transit in the city is provided by Des Moines Area Regional Transit. Buses on Route 93 provide express service from downtown Des Moines to Grimes. [16]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "Grimes, Iowa Chamber of Commerce". Grimes, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grimes, Iowa
  4. 1 2 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Grimes, Iowa". City-Data.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  6. ↑ Henning, Barbara Beving Long; Patrice K. Beam (2003). Des Moines and Polk County: Flag on the Prairie. Sun Valley, California: American Historical Press. ISBN   1-892724-34-0.
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  12. ↑ "About Right Stuf Archived 2011-01-30 at the Wayback Machine ." The Right Stuf. Retrieved on February 5, 2011.
  13. ↑ Iowa, Grimes. "Grimes Iowa > Parks and Recreation > Parks". www.grimesiowa.gov. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Mayor / City Council". City of Grimes. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Maps & Boundaries." Johnston Community School District. Retrieved on November 3, 2018.
  16. ↑ "DART System Map" . Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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