Population 80,442 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kosciusko County
Household size in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Kosciusko County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Indiana. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Kosciusko County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Kosciusko County than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kosciusko County
Renters in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kosciusko County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Kosciusko County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Kosciusko County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Indiana counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Kosciusko County are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $719 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,056 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kosciusko County costs $1,056 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $373 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kosciusko County
Bachelor's degrees in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Kosciusko County: 25.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.3% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Kosciusko County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Kosciusko County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Indiana counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kosciusko County
| Period | Kosciusko County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kosciusko County has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kosciusko County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciusko County | 2.55 | 39.6 | 10.3% | 23.0% | 14.5% | 1980 | $1,056 | 25.3% | 87.3% | 2.7% |
| Whitley County | 2.48 | 41.1 | 9.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 1976 | $905 | 23.1% | 92.5% | 3.3% |
| Marshall County | 2.63 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1971 | $1,011 | 20.6% | 84.3% | 2.6% |
| Allen County | 2.59 | 37.1 | 12.3% | 31.1% | 6.7% | 1978 | $1,176 | 32.3% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| Starke County | 2.70 | 41.7 | 9.3% | 17.0% | 19.0% | 1974 | $899 | 13.1% | 87.7% | 3.5% |
| DeKalb County | 2.62 | 39.9 | 11.9% | 17.9% | 8.9% | 1974 | $912 | 20.3% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| Paulding County | 2.49 | 41.8 | 10.7% | 19.9% | 10.5% | 1971 | $812 | 17.0% | 90.5% | 3.3% |
| Defiance County | 2.55 | 41.3 | 11.3% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 1967 | $899 | 19.5% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Henry County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 8.7% | 17.5% | 6.2% | 1964 | $935 | 19.9% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Kankakee County | 2.54 | 40.0 | 13.5% | 30.1% | 9.9% | 1973 | $1,144 | 21.3% | 91.8% | 4.8% |
| Grundy County | 2.64 | 39.5 | 10.0% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 1986 | $1,242 | 23.7% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kosciusko County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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