Census-designated place · Indiana
Grissom AFB, Indiana
Grissom AFB, census-designated place, in Miami County, Indiana. Grissom AFB had 3,009 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,977 (±267). GEOID 1830060.
Residents, 2020 Census
3,009
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,977 ±267
Median household income
$55,104
±$12,835 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$79,000
±$33,178 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$878
±$34 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Grissom AFB and what county is it in?
Grissom AFB is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami County, Indiana. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 753 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grissom AFB is in the Peru, IN micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Grissom AFB lies mostly within Pipe Creek Township (Miami County) and reaches into Deer Creek Township (Miami County) and Jackson Township (Cass County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Miami County | 3,009 | 100.0% |
| Cass County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grissom AFB, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,009 residents in Grissom AFB, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,977 (±267).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Grissom AFB is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Grissom AFB | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,977 ±267 | 35,712 | +524 |
| Households | 976 ±121 | 13,318 | +209 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.38 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,006 ±126 | 14,952 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grissom AFB?
The median resident of Grissom AFB is 28.1 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.9%.
| Measure | Grissom AFB | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.1 ±2.1 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±3.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±2.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±5.0 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±5.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.9% ±7.1 pts | 86.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±3.4 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.9% ±4.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±3.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±5.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±5.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±4.7 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.6% ±7.5 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grissom AFB earn?
Half of Grissom AFB's 976 households earn less than $55,104 a year (±$12,835), against $61,139 in Miami County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $62,711 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grissom AFB | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,104 ±$12,835 | $61,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,545 ±$9,633 | $77,345 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,778 ±$3,817 | $30,463 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±7.0 pts | 15.1% | −10.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±14.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2% ±7.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±5.2 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±6.5 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grissom AFB?
Owners occupy 24.9% of Grissom AFB's occupied homes and renters 75.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $79,000 by its owner (±$33,178). The median renter pays $878 a month including utilities, and 24.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grissom AFB | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $79,000 ±$33,178 | $126,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $878 ±$34 | $838 | −$124 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.0% ±13.2 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,005 ±$283 | $1,074 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 24.9% ±7.7 pts | 76.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 75.1% ±7.7 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,006 ±126 | 14,952 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±4.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 22.4% ±6.1 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5% ±4.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±2.0 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±4.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Grissom AFB work and get to work?
77.4% of Grissom AFB's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Grissom AFB | Miami County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.9% ±5.5 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±9.4 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.9% ±9.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±4.7 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grissom AFB?
1 census tract lies mostly in Grissom AFB, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9529Miami County | 4,586 | $55,104 |
| Tract 9527Miami County | 6,009 | $56,167 |
| Tract 9519Cass County | 3,561 | $62,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grissom AFB) · Census block assignment files
How does Grissom AFB compare with other places in Indiana?
Grissom AFB ranks 901st of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 529th | 1,088 |
| Residents per square mile | 355th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 901st | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 993rd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,066th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 510th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 241st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 923rd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 1,060th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,087th | 1,087 |
| Travel time to work | 624th | 1,088 |
Grissom AFB's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grissom AFB?
19 of the 57 figures for Grissom AFB on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grissom AFB are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.