Grissom AFB, IN Demographics

A map of Grissom AFB's Population by Race

Grissom AFB, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,977, a slight decrease from the 3,009 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grissom AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grissom AFB has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grissom AFB, that probability was 40.7% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grissom AFB is ranked the 181st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grissom AFB was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grissom AFB's White Population

2,171 residents of Grissom AFB, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grissom AFB is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Grissom AFB ranks 633rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has decreased from 75.9% to 72.9%.

Grissom AFB is less White than neighboring Bunker Hill (88.4% White), Onward (74.8% White), Galveston (96% White), Walton (79.2% White), and Peru (86.6% White).

Grissom AFB's Black Population

168 residents of Grissom AFB, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grissom AFB is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Grissom AFB ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%.

Grissom AFB is more Black than neighboring Bunker Hill (3.5% Black), Onward (0% Black), Galveston (0% Black), Walton (0% Black), and Peru (2.9% Black).

Grissom AFB's Asian Population

0 residents of Grissom AFB, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grissom AFB is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Grissom AFB ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Grissom AFB is less Asian than neighboring Bunker Hill (0.1% Asian), Onward (6.9% Asian), and Peru (0.1% Asian).

Grissom AFB's Hispanic Population

232 residents of Grissom AFB, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grissom AFB is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Grissom AFB ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has decreased from 9.0% to 7.8%.

Grissom AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Bunker Hill (3.6% Hispanic), Onward (0.5% Hispanic), Galveston (0.7% Hispanic), and Peru (4.7% Hispanic). Grissom AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Walton (18.9% Hispanic).

Grissom AFB's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Grissom AFB, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grissom AFB is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Grissom AFB ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Grissom AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bunker Hill (0.5% Native American/Other), Onward (0% Native American/Other), Galveston (0.4% Native American/Other), Walton (0% Native American/Other), and Peru (1.2% Native American/Other).

Grissom AFB's Multiracial Population

353 residents of Grissom AFB, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grissom AFB is higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Grissom AFB ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grissom AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Grissom AFB's population has increased from 6.6% to 11.9%.

Grissom AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunker Hill (3.8% Multiracial), Galveston (2.9% Multiracial), Walton (1.9% Multiracial), and Peru (4.5% Multiracial). Grissom AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Onward (17.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.