Grimes, Iowa
Grimes: city in Iowa, United States.
About
Grimes is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,246 and a population density of 271 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,831 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Grimes
| Population | 15,831 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Polk County |
| Postal code | 50111 |
| Phone Area Codes | 515 |
| Area | 30.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6883,-93.7911 |
| Altitude | 955 feet / 291 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:04:48 (11th November 2026) |
| Density | 520 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 91.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Grimes is located at 41°41'18"N 93°47'28"W (41.6883200, -93.7910600).
Grimes map
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Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Grimes increased by 91.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,246 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,836 | 7.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,207 | 4.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,623 | 4.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,194 | 5.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,295 | 10.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,906 | 5.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,716 | 6.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,532 | 6.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,804 | 9.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,831 | 6.94% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Grimes
1Grimes City Hall
101 NE Harvey St, Grimes, IA 50111 View details
Phone: +15159863036 | Website available
People born in Grimes (3)
People born in Grimes, including stock car racing driver Brett Moffitt, classical philologist and archaeologist Inez Scott Ryberg, association football player Brandon Fricke, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grimes, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153764 | La James International College-Johnston | Johnston (IA) | 50131 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grimes, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Grimes.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grim Post Office | Grimes (IA) | 50111 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Grimes distances to largest Iowa cities