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Kendallville

Indiana · 9,862 residents · 6.115 sq mi
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Kendallville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,862
+3%since 2000
from 9,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,613 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+7%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Kendallville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,207
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,899 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,042
+10%since 2000
from $16,335 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(9,156)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(304)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(938)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(9,090)
Black0.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(507)
Asian0.5%(54)
Other6.6%(647)
Diversity Score27.7%(2,733)
Diversity Score
28
+184%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kendallville, Indiana?

Kendallville, Indiana has about 9,862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kendallville, Indiana?

The typical household in Kendallville, Indiana earns about $38,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kendallville, Indiana expensive?

In Kendallville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Kendallville, Indiana?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kendallville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kendallville, Indiana?

About 14.0% of people in Kendallville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kendallville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kendallville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,089 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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