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Granger

Indiana · 30,337 residents · 24.603 sq mi
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Granger is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $230,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,337
+7%since 2000
from 28,284 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K26K29K32K1990201020202024Granger
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,367
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,627
+45%since 2000
from $31,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,227 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
3.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(26,376)
Black1.7%(493)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(341)
Asian2.6%(736)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(3,820)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(24,745)
Black3.3%(991)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,217)
Asian6.2%(1,893)
Other2.6%(774)
Diversity Score36.8%(11,168)
Diversity Score
37
+173%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granger, Indiana?

Granger, Indiana has about 30,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granger, Indiana?

The typical household in Granger, Indiana earns about $102,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granger, Indiana expensive?

In Granger, Indiana, the median home is worth about $230,200, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Granger, Indiana?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Granger, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granger, Indiana?

About 3.0% of people in Granger, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granger, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Granger, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,105 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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