Indiana

Grant

66,674
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Grant

Grant, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,875. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 66,674.

Its recorded population peaked at 83,955 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the Mississinewa (December 17–18, 1812), Skirmish at Mississinewa, Battle of Mississinewa — Winter 1812 Reprise, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202066,674
201070,061
200073,403
199074,169
198080,934
197083,955
196075,741
195062,156
194055,813
193051,066
192051,353
191051,426
190054,693
189031,493
188023,618
187018,487
186015,797
185011,092
18404,875
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Grant

Military engagements that took place in Grant, Indiana.

Battle of the Mississinewa (December 17–18, 1812)
1812
Skirmish at Mississinewa
1812
Battle of Mississinewa — Winter 1812 Reprise
1813

Historic places in Grant

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grant, Indiana.

Patterson, J.W., House and Office (Boundary Increase)
Fairmount
Grant County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Marion
Fairmount Commercial Historic District
Fairmount
Patterson, J.W., House
Fairmount
Baldwin Addition Historic District
Fairmount
Marion PCC & St. Louis Railroad Depot
Marion
Webster, George, Jr. and Marie Daugherty, House
Marion
Wilson, J. Woodrow, House
Marion
Gas City High School
Gas City
Woodside
Marion
Thompson-Ray House
Gas City
Marion Downtown Commercial Historic District
Marion
Meshingomesia (Mihsiinkweemisa) Cemetery and Indian School Historic District
Jalapa
Cumberland Covered Bridge
Matthews
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Native Heritage
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Frequently asked about Grant

When does Grant first appear in the US census?
Grant, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,875.
What is the population of Grant?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Grant had a recorded population of 66,674.
When did Grant's population peak?
Grant's recorded population peaked at 83,955 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Grant?
3 documented military engagements took place in Grant, including Battle of the Mississinewa (December 17–18, 1812), Skirmish at Mississinewa, Battle of Mississinewa — Winter 1812 Reprise.
How many historic places are in Grant?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grant, Indiana.
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