Grissom AFB is a CDP located in Miami County Indiana. Grissom AFB has a 2024 population of 2,133. Grissom AFB is currently declining at a rate of -10.23% annually and its population has decreased by -9.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Grissom AFB is $63,621 with a poverty rate of 22.11%. The median age in Grissom AFB is 28.5 years: 25.3 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grissom AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,205 | 84.19% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 9.77% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 5.46% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 3.26 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Non Family | 261 | 1.56 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Married | 230 | 4.27 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Female | 213 | 4.45 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Male | 71 | 2.72 | 38 | 62 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
22.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 3.59% |
| Associates Degree | 133 | 9.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 6.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 594 | 40.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 5.59% |
| Some College | 495 | 34.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 1,150 | 92 |
| Black | 117 | 117 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 7.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,544 | $0 | $57,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,533 | $52,171 | $36,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,420 | $49,837 | $34,837 |
| Some College | $35,156 | $51,964 | $30,000 |
$41,420
Average Earnings
$49,837
Average Male
$34,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.33% of Grissom AFB residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,973 | 434 | 22% |
| Multiple | 249 | 73 | 29.32% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 62 | 35.43% |
| Black | 136 | 26 | 19.12% |
22.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.38%
Male Poverty Rate
21.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grissom AFB is Hispanic, with 35.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grissom AFB is Black, with 19.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.35% |
| Some College | 16.3% |
| High School | 12.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.9% |
| Female Employed | 6.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $63,673 |
| Households | $53,542 | $63,621 |
| Married Families | $90,357 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $52,260 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 8.59% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 4.95% |
| Black | 7 | 4.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.12%
Born in Grissom AFB
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
98.78% of Grissom AFB residents were born in the United States, with 73.12% having been born in Indiana. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,133 | -243 | -10.23% |
| 2023 | 2,376 | -243 | -9.28% |
| 2022 | 2,619 | 93 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 2,526 | 158 | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 2,368 | -85 | -3.47% |
| 2019 | 2,453 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,452 | -47 | -1.88% |
| 2017 | 2,499 | 108 | 4.52% |
| 2016 | 2,391 | -388 | -13.96% |
| 2015 | 2,779 | 521 | 23.07% |
| 2014 | 2,258 | -41 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 2,299 | 247 | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 2,052 | 127 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 1,925 | -3,612 | -65.23% |
| 2010 | 5,537 | 0 | 0% |