Granger, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Granger, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,240 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1189.8 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.17% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,360 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Granger grew by 14.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,240 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Granger is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.4% of residents. That is 1.9 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,009 17.1% -5.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,975 20.4% -0.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,262 21.4% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,176 17.7% +1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.8% of the people living in Granger and men 48.2%.
- Women 51.8% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 48.2% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Granger has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,710 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.40% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Granger is about 66% higher than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $284,699 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,616 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.3% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Granger is about 14.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,616 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Granger spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,372 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,766 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,680 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Granger is about the same as in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Granger has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.0% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Granger has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Granger | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Granger, IN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Granger, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger, IN | 29,240 | $119,710 #1/2 | $284,699 #1/2 | 20.8 min #2/2 |
| Mishawaka, IN | 44,023 | $54,534 | $59,349 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Granger, Indiana.
How big is Granger, Indiana by population?
About 29,240 people live in Granger, Indiana, in 10,360 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Granger, Indiana urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Granger, Indiana has 1,190 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Granger, Indiana?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($284,699 against $119,710), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,616 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Granger, Indiana?
51.0% of adults in Granger, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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