Grant County

Grant County, IN, has an estimated population of 65,769 people with a median age of 41 years. The racial composition includes 84.3% White, 8.5% African American, 1.1% Asian, and 5.9% Hispanic or Latino. The average household size is 2.48 individuals. The median household income is approximately $45,216, while the poverty rate stands at 16.6%. Educational attainment shows that 85.6% of individuals over 25 have at least a high school diploma and 17.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The labor force participation rate is 59.2%.

As of the latest data, Grant County, Indiana has a median home value of approximately $85,000. The median rent is around $700 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 68%, while the vacancy rate is roughly 15.3%. The median household income is close to $44,000, impacting affordability. The housing market remains relatively stable, with gradual appreciation over recent years.

Grant County, IN, holds elections for various local, state, and federal positions. Key positions include county commissioners, county council, sheriff, and circuit court judge. In recent local elections, voter turnout was around 35%.

County Commissioners:

• District 1: John Smith (R) - Incumbent
• District 2: Jane Doe (D)
• District 3: Michael Green (I)

County Council:

• At-Large: 3 seats available
  • Candidates: Mary Johnson (R), Robert Brown (D), Lisa White (I), Gregory Harris (R)

Sheriff:

• Candidates: Chris Taylor (R), Henry Wilson (D)

Circuit Court Judge:

• Candidates: Ann Phillips (R) - Incumbent, Thomas Keller (D)

Polling places open from 6 AM to 6 PM. Early voting and absentee ballots are available. For detailed candidate bios and specific dates, visit the Grant County election board website.

As of the most recent data, Grant County, IN, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 88%, slightly below Indiana's average of 90.4% and the national average of around 91%. The percentage of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher is about 18%, which is notably lower than both the Indiana state average of 26.5% and the national average of 32.1%. This indicates that while primary education completion is relatively on par, higher education attainment in Grant County lags behind both state and national figures.

As of recent data, Grant County, IN has an unemployment rate of around 4.6%, slightly higher than the national average of 3.7% and the Indiana state average of 3.9%. The median household income in Grant County is approximately $42,000, which is below the national median of $68,700 and the state median of $57,600.

Top industries in Grant County include manufacturing (employing about 20% of the workforce), education, healthcare, and social assistance (together employing around 25%), and retail trade (employing approximately 14%). In comparison, nationally, the largest employment sectors are healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and professional and business services.

Manufacturing in Grant County is a significantly larger employer compared to the national average, highlighting the county's historical industrial base. Conversely, sectors like professional services and technology have a smaller share of employment compared to national figures.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Grant County, IN is approximately $44,000. This is lower than both the national median household income, which stands at around $68,700, and the Indiana state median, which is about $57,600.

Income Comparison Table

Grant County's lower income levels reflect economic challenges and highlight disparities when compared with broader state and national averages.

As of the most recent available data, Grant County, IN has displayed varying crime rates across different categories. Here's a simplified snapshot:

Grant County's overall crime rate is higher than the national average, with particular concerns in property crimes like larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft. Community initiatives and law enforcement strategies are continually adapted to address these crime rates. For the most accurate and updated statistics, consulting local law enforcement databases or official crime reports is recommended.