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Grimesland, NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population

650

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

956

ZIP codes

0

Grimesland and its ZIP codes

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Grimesland at a glance

  • Grimesland is about 4.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $42,232, 42% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,700 (28% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,453 a month.

Local data for Grimesland, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Grimesland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,232

Poverty rate

25.8%

Median home value

$208,700

Median rent

$1,453/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

19.2%

Median age

30.8

Average commute

27.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (70), Mexican Americans (59), German Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pitt County. PPP loans are for Grimesland.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,996

81,398 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,766

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,647 per person

Pitt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Grimesland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.9%
  • Carpooled8.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.4%

Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Grimesland, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

539

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,428

2.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 34°F

53.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Grimesland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

Cities near Grimesland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SimpsonVillage5.1 mi0.4
ChocowinityTown6.1 mi1
WashingtonCity7.9 mi8.2
Cypress LandingCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.4
Washington ParkTown9.2 mi0.3
GreenvilleCity11 mi38.3
StokesCensus-designated place11 mi4.4
WintervilleTown12 mi4.9
River RoadCensus-designated place12 mi7.1
AydenTown13 mi3.8
Bear GrassTown14 mi0.3
GriftonTown18 mi2.7
VanceboroTown18 mi1.7
Bell ArthurCensus-designated place18 mi1.9
RobersonvilleTown18 mi1.2
BelvoirCensus-designated place19 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Grimesland, NC in?
Grimesland is in Pitt County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Grimesland, NC?
About 650 people live in Grimesland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Grimesland?
Nearby places include Simpson (5.1 mi), Chocowinity (6.1 mi), Washington (7.9 mi), Cypress Landing (9.1 mi), Washington Park (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023