Grabill, Indiana facts for kids
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Grabill, Indiana
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Downtown Grabill
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Location of Grabill in Allen County, Indiana.
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| 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) |
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| • 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
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| 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.
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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. 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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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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
In Spanish: Grabill para niños
