Grant County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in Indiana with a total population of 66,377. It is the 25th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 39.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $54,007. This is 23% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $116,000. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.