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Koontz Lake

Indiana · 1,182 residents · 3.52 sq mi
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With 1,182 people, Koontz Lake is a city in Indiana. At a median age of 55.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Getting to work takes 55 minutes on average. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,182
−24%since 2000
from 1,554 in 2000
1990 – 2024
335 / sq mi
−25%since 2009
from 448 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
55.0
+34%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.52 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K19902000201020202024Koontz Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(63)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(64)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.4%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.7%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341.9%(22)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.5%(230)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(142)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.7%(328)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(121)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(84)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(58)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$80,538
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,137 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$40,751
+90%since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.361
−15%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$143,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$663
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,442
88.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
11.6% rent
32.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.81 people
−29%since 2009
from 2.56 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
18.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.8
−29%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,502)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
8
+202%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(26)
Costa Rican0.9%(11)
Ancestry
German15.3%(181)
Polish11.2%(132)
English10.7%(126)
Irish9.6%(113)
Scottish2.2%(26)
Danish2%(24)
Dutch1.6%(19)
French1.4%(17)
Austrian1%(12)
Belgian0.9%(11)
Slovak0.8%(9)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.6%(7)
Italian0.5%(6)
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

54.6 min
+150%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
70.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
24.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
24.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
47.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.1%(90)
Married60.9%(341)
Widowed13.9%(78)
Divorced9.1%(51)
Women 15+
Never married13.4%(60)
Married61.2%(275)
Widowed14.9%(67)
Divorced10.5%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
6.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)26.3%(30)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)39.5%(45)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.6%(36)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 114 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

Koontz Lake, Indiana has about 1,182 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Koontz Lake, Indiana earns about $80,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Koontz Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Koontz Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $143,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Koontz Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

About 11.0% of people in Koontz Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Koontz Lake, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Koontz Lake, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 341 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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