Kokomo City PUMA, IN

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2021 Population

136,557

0.879% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

0.482% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

0.232% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,625

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$113,400

3.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,083

0.714% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Kokomo City PUMA, IN had a population of 137k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $57,625. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kokomo City PUMA, IN grew from 135,367 to 136,557, a 0.879% increase and its median household income grew from $55,217 to $57,625, a 4.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.1%), Other (Hispanic) (2.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and White (Hispanic) (2.7%).

7.02% of the households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Howard, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN are Indiana University-Kokomo (685 degrees awarded in 2021), Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (66 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (65 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

Most people in Kokomo City PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

Kokomo City PUMA, IN borders Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, Montgomery, Clinton, White, Carroll & Benton Counties PUMA, IN, Grant, Miami & Wabash Counties PUMA, IN, Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN, and Anderson City PUMA, IN.

United States Indiana

Population & Diversity

Kokomo City PUMA, IN is home to a population of 137k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.84% of Kokomo City PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (5.24k people).

In 2021, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Kokomo City PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.92k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are Spanish (6,748 households), Other Languages of Asia (360 households), and German (268 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,691

Women

51%

66,828

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,519 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Kokomo City PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kokomo City PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kokomo City PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 250
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.96k ± 386
Other (Hispanic)
3.92k ± 590

7.06%

Hispanic Population

9.64k people

7.06% of the people in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are hispanic (9.64k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kokomo City PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,085 ± 1,112 people
India
626 ± 613 people
Cuba
323 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kokomo City PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 2,085 Kokomo City PUMA, IN residents, followed by India with 626 and Cuba with 323.

Foreign-Born Population

3.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.24k people

3.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.12k people

As of 2021, 3.84% of Kokomo City PUMA, IN residents (5.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was 3.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kokomo City PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,748 households (5.25%)
Other Languages of Asia
360 households (0.28%)
German
268 households (0.209%)

7.02% of the households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was Spanish. 5.25% of the households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,235 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
1,521 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
1,207 ± 217

Kokomo City PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kokomo City PUMA, IN employs 60.1k people. The largest industries in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,338 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,178 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,511 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($109,786), Jewelry, luggage, & leather goods stores ($109,571), and National security & international affairs ($89,048).

Males in Kokomo City PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,933. The income inequality in Kokomo City PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,540

Women

48.8%

30,975

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Kokomo City PUMA, IN in 2020 was 60,515 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kokomo City PUMA, IN.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

60.1k

2021 Value

−0.714%

1 Year decline

± −0.714%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kokomo City PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.714%, from 60.5k employees to 60.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kokomo City PUMA, IN, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,681 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,007 people), and Cooks (1,488 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kokomo City PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.1k

2021 Value

−0.714%

1 Year decline

± −0.714%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kokomo City PUMA, IN declined at a rate of −0.714%, from 60.5k employees to 60.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kokomo City PUMA, IN, are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (7,338 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,178 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,511 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kokomo City PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in Kokomo City PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,817

Median earning men ± $2,252

$30,782

Median earning women ± $923

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($56,970), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,596), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,051).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,549), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,313), and Manufacturing ($39,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kokomo City PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kokomo City PUMA, IN awarded 816 degrees. The student population of Kokomo City PUMA, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,090 male students and 2,111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kokomo City PUMA, IN are White (631 and 79.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 7.22%), Black or African American (45 and 5.7%), and Two or More Races (30 and 3.8%).

The largest universities in Kokomo City PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Kokomo (685 and 83.9%), Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (66 and 8.09%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (65 and 7.97%).

The most popular majors in Howard, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN are General Business (116 and 14.2%), Registered Nursing (81 and 9.93%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (60 and 7.35%).

The median tuition cost in Howard, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN for a public four year colleges is $7,170 for in-state students and $20,277 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kokomo City PUMA, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,201 (34.1% men and 65.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,201 students enrolled in Kokomo City PUMA, IN, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,538 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
81 degrees awarded
General Business
76 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Howard, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN was Registered Nursing with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Howard, Cass & Tipton Counties--Kokomo City PUMA, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indiana University-Kokomo
685 degrees awarded
Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
66 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
65 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Kokomo with 685 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kokomo City PUMA, IN, which is 0.374 times less than the 594 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 631 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 57 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($657) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.06% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kokomo City PUMA, IN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41.8k), Some college (23.9k), and Secondary Education (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was $113,400 in 2021, which is 0.463 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $109,300 to $113,400, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Kokomo City PUMA, IN is 74%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kokomo City PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kokomo City PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kokomo City PUMA, IN is $57,625. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $109,222, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $106,755 and $93,318.

Housing

Property

$113,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,677

$41,296

Median Property Taxes

±$1,404

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kokomo City PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kokomo City PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74% of the housing units in Kokomo City PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kokomo City PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN with a value of $109,222, followed by Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $106,755 and $93,318.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kokomo City PUMA, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,625

Median Household Income

± $1,825

55.8k

Number of Households

± 1,763

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.8k households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN grew to $57,625 from the previous year's value of $55,217.

The following chart displays the households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.405

2021 Wage GINI in Kokomo City PUMA, IN

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in Kokomo City PUMA, IN

In 2021, the income inequality in Kokomo City PUMA, IN was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.69% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kokomo City PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kokomo City PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kokomo City PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.64%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Kokomo City PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kokomo City PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Kokomo City PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kokomo City PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kokomo City PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kokomo City PUMA, IN (16k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kokomo City PUMA, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Kokomo City PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1495 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1719 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 558 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

1,495 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,495 patients per year. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.49%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kokomo City PUMA, IN grew by 0.283% from 7.47% to 7.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kokomo City PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.