Grimes County, Texas

Grimes County, Texas
The Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson
Map of Texas highlighting Grimes County
Location in the state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location in the U.S.
Founded 1846
Named for Jesse Grimes
Seat Anderson
Largest city Navasota
Area
 • Total 802 sq mi (2,077 km2)
 • Land 787 sq mi (2,038 km2)
 • Water 14 sq mi (36 km2), 1.8%
Population
 • (2010) 26,604
 • Density 34/sq mi (13/km²)
Congressional district 8th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
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.[1] The seat of the county is Anderson.[2] The county is named for Jesse Grimes, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and early settler of the county.[3]

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.[4]

Major Highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
Est. 201427,1722.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–2010[6] 2010–2014[1]

As of the 2000 Census,[7] 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.[8]

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

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.[9] In addition the Pack Warehouse is located in an unincorporated area near the Pack Unit.[10]

Communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "." Texas State Historical Commission Marker. Retrieved on July 26, 2010.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  8. ↑ Wilson, Reid. The second-largest religion in each state, Washington Post, June 4, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Pack Unit." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Pack Warehouse." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.

External links

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Coordinates: 30°33′N 95°59′W / 30.55°N 95.98°W