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Kouts

Indiana · 2,028 residents · 1.213 sq mi
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Kouts has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,700. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,028
+19%since 2000
from 1,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,672 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,148
+62%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,846)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(92)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.2%(24)
Diversity Score14.9%(302)
Diversity Score
15
+343%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kouts, Indiana?

Kouts, Indiana has about 2,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kouts, Indiana?

The typical household in Kouts, Indiana earns about $64,700 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 $171,300, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Kouts, Indiana?

About 21.7% 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 3.0% 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 425 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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