Grimes County, Texas
Grimes County: county in Texas, United States
About
Grimes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,604 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,614 inhabitants. Its county seat is Anderson. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Grimes County at a glance
Grimes County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Texas counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
NavasotaPopulation 8,374
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Quick Facts about Grimes County
| Population | 29,614 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2077 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.5435,-95.9855 |
| Named for | Jesse Grimes |
| Altitude | 381 feet / 116 meters |
| Capital | Anderson |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:00:36 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Grimes County is located at 30°32'36"N 95°59'8"W (30.5434700, -95.9855000). It has 6 neighbors: Brazos County, Madison County, Montgomery County, Walker County, Waller County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Grimes County is Navasota with a population of 8,374. Other cities include, Plantersville population 604, Bedias population 490, Iola population 433 and Anderson population 248. See all Grimes County cities & populated places.
Grimes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grimes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Navasota | 8,374 | City in the U. |
| Plantersville | 604 | Unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas |
| Bedias | 490 | City in Grimes County, Texas, United States |
| Iola | 433 | City in Texas, USA |
| Anderson | 248 | City in Texas, USA |
| Todd Mission | 112 | City in Grimes County, Texas, United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Grimes County
Official Website- Anderson
Demographics
The population of Grimes County increased by 10.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,604 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,655 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,679 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,792 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,997 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,299 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,494 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,955 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,291 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,880 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,614 | 2.48% | estimation process |
People born in Grimes County (4)
People born in Grimes County, including musician John Cerminaro, politician John M. Pinckney, educator and state representative Gary VanDeaver, .
More notable people
- Houston A.P. Bassett (American politician) he was born in 14/03/1857
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|---|---|---|
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