Situated almost directly in between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, Grant County is a location focused on education and solidly placed for ease of market access. This Indiana county is home to Indiana Wesleyan University, Taylor University and more, providing local businesses with a rich and educated workforce pool. And, the I-69 corridor offers easy access to major and minor metros. This Indiana county hosted 13 expansions in 2007.
A Well-Educated, Healthy Indiana County
More than 1/4 of the workforce in Grant County is employed by educational or health institutions, such as Indiana Wesleyan University and Marion General Hospital.
| Population |
| Total Population, 2008 |
68,609
|
| Projected Population 2015 |
67,317
|
| Total Households, 2000 |
28,319
|
| Median Age, 2008 |
39.7
|
| Population Breakdown by Age, 2008 |
| 0-13 years |
15.9%
|
| 14-17 years |
5.5%
|
| 18-24 years |
12.5%
|
| 25-44 years |
22.5%
|
| 45-64 years |
27.0%
|
| 65-85 years |
14.3%
|
| 85+ years |
2.3%
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Income |
|
Year
|
Median HHI
|
PCI
|
| 2000 |
$36,162
|
$22,397
|
| 2007 |
$37,131
|
$27,170
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau and BEA
| Labor Participation |
| Labor Force |
31,943
|
| Employed |
29,472
|
| Unemployed |
2,471
|
| Unemployment Rate |
7.7%
|
Source: BLS LAUS, 2008 Annual
| Commuting |
| Commuting INTO Grant County |
5,185
|
| Commuting OUT of Grant County |
5,016
|
Source: Indiana Tax Forms, 2007
| Housing |
| Total Housing Units, 2007 |
31,650
|
| 2000 Census Housing Data |
| Total Occupied Housing Units |
28,319
|
| Owner Occupied |
20,738
|
73.2%
|
| Rental |
7,581
|
26.3%
|
| Seasonal or Recreational |
83
|
| Median Value for Owner Occupied Housing |
$68,500
|
| Median Gross Rent |
$428
|
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Education Attainment, 2000 |
| Level |
Total
|
%
|
| Less than High School |
9,871
|
20.8%
|
| High School Graduate |
19,858
|
41.9%
|
| Some College |
8,607
|
18.2%
|
| Associate's Degree |
2,401
|
5.1%
|
| Bachelor's Degree |
3,804
|
8.0%
|
| Master's, PhD, and/or Professional Degree |
2,867
|
6.0%
|
| Note: Data applies to the population 25 and older |
Source: 2000 U.S. Census
| Largest Private Employers |
| General Motors Corp. |
| Indiana Wesleyan University |
| Wal-Mart Distribution Center |
| Marion General Hospital |
| American Woodmark |
| US Veterans Medical Center |
| Dollar General Distribution Center |
| Taylor University |
| Weaver Popcorn |
| Carey Services |
Source: Community Research Institute
| Announced Jobs & Investments, 2008 |
| New Companies |
3
|
| Expanding Companies |
8
|
| Financial Investment |
$22.6 Million
|
| Jobs Created |
702
|
| Private Average Annual Wage & Employment By Industry - 2007 |
| Industry |
Avg. Annual Wage
|
Emp.
|
% Emp.
|
| Total - All Covered |
$33,250
|
26,859
|
|
| Total - Private |
$32,219
|
22,601
|
|
| Natural Resources & Mining |
$51,531
|
115
|
0.5%
|
| Construction |
$41,526
|
745
|
3.3%
|
| Manufacturing |
$56,891
|
4,608
|
20.4%
|
| Trade, Transportation, Utilities |
$24,745
|
5,513
|
24.4%
|
| Information |
$29,502
|
327
|
1.4%
|
| Financial Activities |
$32,146
|
821
|
3.6%
|
| Professional and Business Services |
$25,321
|
1,645
|
7.3%
|
| Education and Health Services |
$30,190
|
5,861
|
25.9%
|
| Leisure and Hospitality |
$11,041
|
2,171
|
9.6%
|
| Other Services |
$17,742
|
794
|
3.5%
|
Source: BLS QCEW