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Kokomo

Indiana · 59,604 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 $48,830. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,604
+29%since 2000
from 46,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,625 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K48K52K57K61K1990201020202024Kokomo
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,830
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,258 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,624
+38%since 2000
from $20,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(46,269)
Black10.4%(6,198)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(2,532)
Asian1.5%(892)
Other3.4%(2,040)
Diversity Score43.4%(25,872)
Diversity Score
43
+37%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kokomo, Indiana?

Kokomo, Indiana has about 59,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kokomo, Indiana?

The typical household in Kokomo, Indiana earns about $48,830 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Kokomo, Indiana?

About 17.5% 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 14.9% 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 14,642 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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