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Grabill, Indiana
Downtown Grabill
Downtown Grabill
Location of Grabill in Allen County, Indiana.
Location of Grabill in Allen County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Allen
Township Cedar Creek
Area
 • Total 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Land 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,112
 • Density 1,710.77/sq mi (660.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP code
46741
Area code(s) 260
FIPS code 18-28494
GNIS feature ID 0435251
Website www.grabill.net

Grabill is a small town located in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known for its charming antique shops and the nearby Amish farms. Grabill has two community parks where people can enjoy the outdoors. As of 2020, about 1,112 people call Grabill home.

Discovering Grabill's Past

Grabill started as a town when the Wabash Railroad built tracks through the area. A post office was set up in Grabill in 1902. The town was named after its first postmaster, Joseph A. Grabill.

Where is Grabill Located?

Grabill is found at 41°12′36″N 84°58′6″W / 41.21000°N 84.96833°W / 41.21000; -84.96833. According to the 2010 census, the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land.

Who Lives in Grabill?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 276
1940 288 4.3%
1950 370 28.5%
1960 495 33.8%
1970 570 15.2%
1980 658 15.4%
1990 751 14.1%
2000 1,113 48.2%
2010 1,053 −5.4%
2020 1,112 5.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 1,053 people living in Grabill. These people made up 403 households, with 276 of them being families. The town had about 1,755 people per square mile.

Most of the people living in Grabill were White (96.8%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.7%), or Asian (0.5%). About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (37.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.22 people. The median age in Grabill was 32.8 years. This means about half the people were younger than 32.8 and half were older.

  • About 30.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 28.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 21.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 11.3% were 65 years or older.

The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).

Learning in Grabill

Students in Grabill attend schools that are part of the East Allen County Schools district. These include:

  • Cedarville Elementary School
  • Leo Elementary School
  • Leo Junior/Senior High School

Grabill also has its own public library. It is a branch of the Allen County Public Library, where you can find books and other resources.

Famous Faces from Grabill

Some people who grew up in Grabill have gone on to do important things:

  • Mark Souder was a U.S. Representative. This means he was elected to speak for his area in the United States Congress.
  • Tyler Johnson is an Indiana State Senator. He helps make laws for the state of Indiana.

See also

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