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Kouts

Indiana · 1,879 residents · 1.213 sq mi
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Kouts is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,879
+11%since 2000
from 1,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kouts
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,850 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,710
+18%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,754)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(96)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.2%(267)
Diversity Score
14
+323%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kouts, Indiana?

Kouts, Indiana has about 1,879 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kouts, Indiana?

The typical household in Kouts, Indiana earns about $59,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kouts, Indiana expensive?

In Kouts, Indiana, the median home is worth about $140,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Kouts, Indiana?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kouts, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kouts, Indiana?

About 4.7% of people in Kouts, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kouts, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kouts, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 276 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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