1881Government
== History ==
Grimes was founded in 1881 and became incorporated as a city on May 7, 1894.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,098 people, 1,887 households, and 1,437 families living in the city.
2005History
2005 population estimate was 6,175 (Des Moines Register, July 12, 2006).
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,246 people, 3,115 households, and 2,222 families living in the city.
2020History
=== Climate ===
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the census of 2020, there were 15,392 people, 5,708 households, and 4,086 families residing in the city.