Grimesland, NC Demographics

A map of Grimesland's Population by Race

Grimesland, North Carolina has an estimated population of 650, a dramatic increase from the 386 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 26.0% Hispanic, 17.7% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grimesland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grimesland is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grimesland, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grimesland is ranked the 541st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grimesland was ranked the 615th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grimesland's White Population

330 residents of Grimesland, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grimesland is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Grimesland ranks 603rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's White population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. White residents' share of Grimesland's population has increased from 46.6% to 50.8%.

Grimesland is more White than neighboring Simpson (45.8% White), Chocowinity (46% White), Washington (46.3% White), and Stokes (48.6% White). Grimesland is less White than neighboring Cypress Landing (95.1% White).

Grimesland's Black Population

115 residents of Grimesland, or 17.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grimesland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Grimesland ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Black residents' share of Grimesland's population has decreased from 35.0% to 17.7%.

Grimesland is more Black than neighboring Cypress Landing (1.6% Black). Grimesland is less Black than neighboring Simpson (45.8% Black), Chocowinity (37.2% Black), Washington (43.3% Black), and Stokes (36.7% Black).

Grimesland's Asian Population

6 residents of Grimesland, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grimesland is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Grimesland ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Grimesland's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Grimesland is more Asian than neighboring Simpson (0% Asian), Chocowinity (0% Asian), Washington (0.3% Asian), Stokes (0% Asian), and Cypress Landing (0% Asian).

Grimesland's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Grimesland, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grimesland is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Grimesland ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 302.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Grimesland's population has increased from 10.9% to 26.0%.

Grimesland is more Hispanic than neighboring Simpson (0.9% Hispanic), Chocowinity (12.1% Hispanic), Washington (5.3% Hispanic), Stokes (0% Hispanic), and Cypress Landing (2.5% Hispanic).

Grimesland's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Grimesland, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grimesland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Grimesland ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grimesland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Grimesland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Simpson (0.9% Native American/Other), Washington (0.6% Native American/Other), Stokes (0% Native American/Other), and Cypress Landing (0% Native American/Other). Grimesland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chocowinity (2.4% Native American/Other).

Grimesland's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Grimesland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grimesland is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Grimesland ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grimesland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Grimesland's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.2%.

Grimesland is more Multiracial than neighboring Chocowinity (2.3% Multiracial), and Cypress Landing (0.8% Multiracial). Grimesland is less Multiracial than neighboring Simpson (6.5% Multiracial), Washington (4.2% Multiracial), and Stokes (14.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.