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Kentland

Indiana · 1,641 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Kentland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,864. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,000. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,641
−10%since 2000
from 1,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,216 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kentland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,864
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,537
+38%since 2000
from $17,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,753)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(54)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,424)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(159)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.2%(19)
Diversity Score26.3%(432)
Diversity Score
26
+228%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kentland, Indiana?

Kentland, Indiana has about 1,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kentland, Indiana?

The typical household in Kentland, Indiana earns about $48,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kentland, Indiana expensive?

In Kentland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Kentland, Indiana?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kentland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kentland, Indiana?

About 20.8% of people in Kentland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kentland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kentland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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