Grant County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Grant County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grant County, Indiana has a population of 66,295, the 26th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $53,522 and the median home value is $122,300. The poverty rate is 19.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Grant County Quick Facts

Population 66,295

Median Household Income $53,522

Median Home Value $122,300

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 38.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%

High School Graduation 89.3%

Cities/Places 17

Population 66,295 26th of 92

Median Income $53,522 26% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment 6.3%

How Grant County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,377	66,295	-0.1%
Median household income	$54,007	$53,522	-0.9%
Median home value	$116,000	$122,300	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Grant

$53,522

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grant

$122,300

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 27.6%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 22.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

58.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.7%

Renter 27.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

24.8%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marion	27,531	$43,343	29.6%	$85,300
Gas City	6,076	$55,982	16.8%	$119,300
Upland	3,918	$83,839	9.7%	$203,200
Fairmount	2,662	$51,739	25.7%	$103,200
Jonesboro	1,578	$45,833	16.3%	$79,500
Sweetser	1,061	$80,625	11.8%	$153,400
Swayzee	846	$65,391	10.8%	$121,000
Converse	813	$65,536	18.9%	$103,800
Van Buren	782	$47,692	19.7%	$69,800
Matthews	501	$50,048	15.5%	$80,100
Herbst	309	$40,366	20.4%	N/A
Mier	210	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Fowlerton	185	$52,679	21.1%	$91,900
Sims	98	N/A	15.3%	$115,000
Point Isabel	60	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Jalapa	52	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Landess	22	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grant County is located in Indiana with a total population of 66,295. It is the 26th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 38.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $53,522. This is 26% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $122,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grant County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grant County, Indiana?

Grant County has a population of 66,295, making it the 26th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Grant County?

The median household income in Grant County is $53,522 with a poverty rate of 19.8%.

How many cities are in Grant County, Indiana?

Grant County contains 17 Census-designated places.