Kokomo, IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
83,610
0.189% 1-year growth
US Senator
Todd Young
Republican Party
US Senator
Jim Banks
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41
0.485% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
12.5%
3.65% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$62,496
0.777% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$151,500
5.87% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
37,222
0.175% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kokomo, IN had a population of 83.6k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $62,496. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kokomo, IN grew from 83,452 to 83,610, a 0.189% increase and its median household income grew from $62,014 to $62,496, a 0.777% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kokomo, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.81%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%).

None of the households in Kokomo, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Kokomo, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kokomo, IN are Indiana University-Kokomo (628 degrees awarded in 2023), Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (83 degrees), and Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (52 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Kokomo, IN was $151,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Kokomo, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kokomo, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kokomo, IN is home to a population of 83.6k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.88% of Kokomo, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.57k people).

In 2023, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.5k people) in Kokomo, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%
2023 Citizenship
99.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Kokomo, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kokomo, IN was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kokomo, IN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    69.5k ± 158
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.53k ± 410
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.47k ± 449
3.9%
Hispanic Population
3.26k people

In 2023, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.5k people) in Kokomo, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.9% of the people in Kokomo, IN are hispanic (3.26k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kokomo, IN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    108,287 ± 8,015 people
  2. India
    34,966 ± 4,579 people
  3. China
    17,771 ± 3,269 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 108,287 Indiana residents, followed by India with 34,966 and China with 17,771.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.88%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.57k people
1.99%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.66k people

As of 2023, 1.88% of Kokomo, IN residents (1.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kokomo, IN was 1.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,931 ± 289
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    944 ± 236
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    846 ± 192

Kokomo, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kokomo, IN employs 37.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kokomo, IN were Manufacturing (9,245 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,601 people), and Retail Trade (4,252 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($76,548), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,141), and Manufacturing ($63,132).

Employment

Occupations

37.2k
2023 Value
± 1,557
0.175%
1 Year growth
± 5.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kokomo, IN grew at a rate of 0.175%, from 37.2k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kokomo, IN, are Production Occupations (6,135 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,598 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,074 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kokomo, IN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.2k
2023 Value
± 1,557
0.175%
1 Year growth
± 5.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kokomo, IN grew at a rate of 0.175%, from 37.2k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kokomo, IN, are Manufacturing (9,245 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,601 people), and Retail Trade (4,252 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kokomo, IN, though some of these residents may live in Kokomo, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,134
Median earning men ± $2,725
$34,355
Median earning women ± $1,503

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($71,317), Information ($70,508), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,853).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,624), Wholesale Trade ($50,814), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 141
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 109
    Retail Trade
  3. 103
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $504k
    Manufacturing
  2. $253k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $137k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young
Senator from Indiana3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Jim Banks
Senator from Indiana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

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

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kokomo, IN awarded 763 degrees. The student population of Kokomo, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,018 male students and 2,028 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kokomo, IN are White (589 and 77.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (50 and 6.61%), Black or African American (42 and 5.55%), and Two or More Races (31 and 4.1%).

The largest universities in Kokomo, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana University-Kokomo (628 and 82.3%), Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo (83 and 10.9%), and Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo (52 and 6.82%).

The most popular majors in Kokomo, IN are General Business (102 and 13.4%), Registered Nursing (100 and 13.1%), and Medical Assistant (42 and 5.5%).

The median tuition cost in Kokomo, IN for a public four year colleges is $7,492 for in-state students and $21,356 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Kokomo, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,046 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,046 students enrolled in Kokomo, IN, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,267 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    100 degrees awarded
  2. General Business
    73 degrees awarded
  3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kokomo, IN was Registered Nursing with 100 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Indiana University-Kokomo
    628 degrees awarded
  2. Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
    83 degrees awarded
  3. Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
    52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana University-Kokomo with 628 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kokomo, IN, which is 0.395 times less than the 547 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 589 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 50 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,492) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($687) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.865% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.11M), and Bachelors Degree (901k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kokomo, IN was $151,500 in 2023, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $143,100 to $151,500, a 5.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Kokomo, IN is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Kokomo, IN have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kokomo, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$151,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,713
$25,247
Median Property Taxes
±$1,197

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, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2023
66%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.9% of the housing units in Kokomo, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$62,496
Median Household Income
± $2,618
35.1k
Number of Households
± 1,506

In 2023, the median household income of the 35.1k households in Kokomo, IN grew to $62,496 from the previous year's value of $62,014.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kokomo, IN is from Indiana.
0.445
2023 Wage GINI in Indiana
0.448
2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2023, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.529% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.2%)
  2. Carpooled (10.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.22%)

In 2023, 80.2% of workers in Kokomo, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (6.22%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kokomo, IN have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Kokomo, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kokomo, IN (10.3k out of 82.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kokomo, 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.

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Health

93.3% of the population of Kokomo, IN has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,500 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,524 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,500 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.71%
Uninsured
46.5%
Employer Coverage
19.2%
Medicaid
15.8%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
1.33%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kokomo, IN declined by 0.556% from 6.74% to 6.71%.

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