Kosciusko County, IN

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2023 Population

80,357

0.106% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

9.67%

8.52% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$73,922

4.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$200,300

9.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

40,150

1.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Kosciusko County, IN had a population of 80.4k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $73,922. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kosciusko County, IN declined from 80,442 to 80,357, a −0.106% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,945 to $73,922, a 4.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kosciusko County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.63%), Other (Hispanic) (3.21%), White (Hispanic) (2.17%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%).

None of the households in Kosciusko County, 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.

96.6% of the residents in Kosciusko County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kosciusko County, IN are Grace College and Theological Seminary (475 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Kosciusko County, IN was $200,300, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Kosciusko County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Kosciusko County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Kosciusko County, IN borders Elkhart County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Noble County, IN, Wabash County, IN, and Whitley County, IN.

United States Indiana Warsaw, IN

Population & Diversity

Kosciusko County, IN is home to a population of 80.4k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.16% of Kosciusko County, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.15k people).

In 2023, there were 23.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.9k people) in Kosciusko County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.91k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.58k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Kosciusko County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kosciusko County, IN was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kosciusko County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.9k ± 238
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.91k ± 516
Other (Hispanic)
2.58k ± 519

9.51%

Hispanic Population

7.64k people

9.51% of the people in Kosciusko County, IN are hispanic (7.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
108,287 ± 8,015 people
India
34,966 ± 4,579 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

5.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.15k people

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

As of 2023, 5.16% of Kosciusko County, IN residents (4.15k 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 Kosciusko County, IN was 5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,612 ± 238
Gulf War (2001-)
523 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
455 ± 162

Kosciusko County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kosciusko County, IN employs 40.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kosciusko County, IN were Manufacturing (16,258 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,542 people), and Retail Trade (3,247 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($71,250), Manufacturing ($58,750), and Wholesale Trade ($56,080).

Employment

Occupations

40.2k

2023 Value

± 1,523

−1.47%

1 Year decline

± 5.32%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kosciusko County, IN declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 40.7k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kosciusko County, IN, are Production Occupations (8,154 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,331 people), and Management Occupations (3,967 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kosciusko County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

40.2k

2023 Value

± 1,523

−1.47%

1 Year decline

± 5.32%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kosciusko County, IN declined at a rate of −1.47%, from 40.7k employees to 40.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kosciusko County, IN, are Manufacturing (16,258 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,542 people), and Retail Trade (3,247 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kosciusko County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Kosciusko County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,152

Median earning men ± $2,225

$34,355

Median earning women ± $2,394

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,403), Manufacturing ($65,764), and Information ($64,773).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($66,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,422), and Public Administration ($49,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

153
Other Services (except Public Administration)
137
Construction
124
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$659k
Manufacturing
$415k
Wholesale Trade
$406k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kosciusko County, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

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.

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 2023, universities in Kosciusko County, IN awarded 475 degrees. The student population of Kosciusko County, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 957 male students and 1,314 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kosciusko County, IN are White (384 and 85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 5.53%), Black or African American (15 and 3.32%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Kosciusko County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Grace College and Theological Seminary (475 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kosciusko County, IN are General Business Administration & Management (50 and 10.5%), Sport & Fitness Management (35 and 7.37%), and General Psychology (34 and 7.16%).

The median tuition cost in Kosciusko County, IN for private four year colleges is $27,992.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Kosciusko County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,271 (42.1% men and 57.9% 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 2023 there were 2,271 students enrolled in Kosciusko County, IN, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,762 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
22 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kosciusko County, IN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kosciusko County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

475 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grace College and Theological Seminary with 475 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 190 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kosciusko County, IN, which is 0.667 times less than the 285 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 384 degrees mean that there were 15.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,992) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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

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Measure

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.

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

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).

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 Kosciusko County, IN was $200,300 in 2023, which is 0.66 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $183,300 to $200,300, a 9.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Kosciusko County, IN is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Kosciusko County, IN have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kosciusko County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kosciusko County, IN is $73,922. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kosciusko County, IN was Census Tract 9626, Kosciusko County, IN with a value of $93,214, followed by Census Tract 9615, Kosciusko County, IN and Census Tract 9609, Kosciusko County, IN, with respective values of $92,636 and $88,125.

In 2024, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kosciusko County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.872%.

Housing

Property

$200,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,981

$24,438

Median Property Taxes

±$1,059

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

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

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2023

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in Kosciusko County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kosciusko County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9626, Kosciusko County, IN
Census Tract 9615, Kosciusko County, IN
Census Tract 9609, Kosciusko County, IN

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kosciusko County, IN was Census Tract 9626, Kosciusko County, IN with a value of $93,214, followed by Census Tract 9615, Kosciusko County, IN and Census Tract 9609, Kosciusko County, IN, with respective values of $92,636 and $88,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kosciusko County, 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.

$73,922

Median Household Income

± $3,409

31.7k

Number of Households

± 1,281

In 2023, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Kosciusko County, IN grew to $73,922 from the previous year's value of $70,945.

The following chart displays the households in Kosciusko County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kosciusko County, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (7.66%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Kosciusko County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (7.66%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kosciusko County, IN have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Kosciusko County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kosciusko County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.872%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kosciusko County, IN (7.62k out of 78.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kosciusko County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in Kosciusko County, IN. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 159 in Kosciusko County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 95 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

88.9% of the population of Kosciusko County, IN has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 9.86% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kosciusko County, IN see 2,289 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.1% decrease from the previous year (2,633 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3109 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 515 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,289 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kosciusko County, IN

Primary care physicians in Kosciusko County, IN see an average of 2,289 patients per year. This represents a 13.1% decrease from the previous year (2,633 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

9.86%

Non-Group

1.05%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kosciusko County, IN grew by 5.32% from 10.5% to 11.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.9 in Kosciusko County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kosciusko County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.9% in Kosciusko County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kosciusko County, IN.