Kosciusko County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kosciusko County is located in Indiana with a total population of 80,357. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kosciusko County is 39.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kosciusko County is $73,922. This is 6% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $200,300. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Kosciusko County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kosciusko County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.