This was 8.4 percent higher than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 13,746.
98.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Grimes for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 163 | 1.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,401 | 26.3 |
| GED or alternative credential | 454 | 5 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 417 | 4.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,174 | 12.9 |
| Associate's degree | 720 | 7.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,599 | 28.5 |
| Master's degree | 989 | 10.8 |
| Professional school degree | 146 | 1.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 71 | 0.8 |
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