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Kokomo

Indiana · 45,468 residents · 36.678 sq mi
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Kokomo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,468
−1%since 2000
from 46,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,240 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K48K52K57K61K1990201020202024Kokomo
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,991
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,258 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,276
+1%since 2000
from $20,083 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(38,655)
Black10.3%(4,737)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,204)
Asian1.1%(521)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(14,645)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(37,207)
Black10.5%(4,776)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,501)
Asian1%(449)
Other2.5%(1,133)
Diversity Score38.2%(17,351)
Diversity Score
38
+20%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kokomo, Indiana?

Kokomo, Indiana has about 45,468 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kokomo, Indiana?

The typical household in Kokomo, Indiana earns about $34,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kokomo, Indiana expensive?

In Kokomo, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Kokomo, Indiana?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kokomo, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kokomo, Indiana?

About 22.7% of people in Kokomo, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kokomo, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kokomo, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 506 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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