Fairmount

Town in Grant County, Indiana

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Fairmount is a town in Grant County, Indiana, with 2,682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fowlerton, 4.0 miles E.

About Fairmount

Fairmount is a town in Fairmount Township, Grant County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,682 at the 2020 census. It is 55 miles (88 km) northeast of Indianapolis. Largely a bedroom community for nearby Marion, Fairmount is best known as the boyhood home of actor James Dean, who is buried there.

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Living in Fairmount

Median household income
$51,739
Median home value
$103,200
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Median age
33.4
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Fairmount, IN population

Fairmount had 2,682 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,682
Density1,691 per sq mi (653 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fairmount at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyGrant County
TypeTown
Population2,682 (2020)
Land area1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates40.4173° N, 85.6477° W
ZIP code46928
Official websitefairmount-in.us
Census code (GEOID)1822432

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fairmount

What county is Fairmount in?

Fairmount is in Grant County, Indiana.

What is the population of Fairmount, IN?

2,682 people lived in Fairmount at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fairmount, IN?

The ZIP code of Fairmount is 46928.

What is the elevation of Fairmount?

863 feet (263 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fairmount?

Fowlerton (4.0 mi), Jonesboro (4.4 mi), Summitville (5.6 mi), Gas City (5.7 mi), Matthews (8.2 mi).

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