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Kingsford Heights

Indiana · 1,335 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Kingsford Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,596. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,335
−8%since 2000
from 1,453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+17%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Kingsford Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,605
+33%since 2000
from $13,961 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,241)
Black9.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(387)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,036)
Black6.9%(92)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(73)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other8.1%(108)
Diversity Score45.1%(602)
Diversity Score
45
+70%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kingsford Heights, Indiana?

Kingsford Heights, Indiana has about 1,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kingsford Heights, Indiana?

The typical household in Kingsford Heights, Indiana earns about $48,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kingsford Heights, Indiana expensive?

In Kingsford Heights, Indiana, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Kingsford Heights, Indiana?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kingsford Heights, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kingsford Heights, Indiana?

About 19.3% of people in Kingsford Heights, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kingsford Heights, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kingsford Heights, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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