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Koontz Lake

Indiana · 1,667 residents · 3.524 sq mi
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Koontz Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,667
+7%since 2000
from 1,554 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
44.4
+8%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Koontz Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(90)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(74)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(118)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(104)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(203)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.6%(160)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(202)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417%(284)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.2%(204)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.1%(101)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,574
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,291
+37%since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−22%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,502)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,516)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(54)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1%(17)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.8%(80)
Ancestry
German18.4%(252)
Polish9.9%(135)
English9.4%(129)
American4.9%(67)
Irish3.1%(43)
French2.7%(37)
Norwegian2.6%(35)
Scottish2.3%(32)
Croatian1%(14)
Italian1%(14)
Welsh1%(14)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(11)
Russian0.8%(11)
Belgian0.7%(10)
Slovak0.7%(10)
Czech0.7%(9)
Lithuanian0.6%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

Koontz Lake, Indiana has about 1,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Koontz Lake, Indiana earns about $49,574 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Koontz Lake, Indiana?

About 14.5% 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 14.2% of people in Koontz Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Koontz Lake, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Koontz Lake, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 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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