Kosciusko County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Kosciusko County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kosciusko County, Indiana has a population of 80,442, the 22nd most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $75,317 and the median home value is $216,000. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kosciusko County Quick Facts

Population 80,442

Median Household Income $75,317

Median Home Value $216,000

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%

High School Graduation 87.9%

Cities/Places 12

Population 80,442 22nd of 92

Median Income $75,317 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Kosciusko County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	80,357	80,442	+0.1%
Median household income	$73,922	$75,317	+1.9%
Median home value	$200,300	$216,000	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Kosciusko

$75,317

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kosciusko

$216,000

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 35.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,043/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kosciusko County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Warsaw	16,768	$61,035	17.6%	$181,200
Winona Lake	5,080	$82,188	8.0%	$274,500
Milford	1,661	$51,667	9.4%	$159,700
Pierceton	1,451	$80,625	10.9%	$117,600
North Webster	866	$55,278	10.4%	$204,500
Silver Lake	857	$55,272	15.3%	$112,000
Mentone	768	$60,000	7.4%	$112,000
Leesburg	652	$101,563	3.2%	$172,300
Etna Green	441	$63,281	13.9%	$98,300
Claypool	318	$60,417	13.8%	$110,800
Burket	203	$55,833	6.4%	$109,400
Sidney	123	$50,250	6.5%	$118,800

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Population Overview

Kosciusko County is located in Indiana with a total population of 80,442. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kosciusko County is 39.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kosciusko County is $75,317. This is 5% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $216,000. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, 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 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kosciusko County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kosciusko County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kosciusko County, Indiana?

Kosciusko County has a population of 80,442, making it the 22nd most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Kosciusko County?

The median household income in Kosciusko County is $75,317 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Kosciusko County, Indiana?

Kosciusko County contains 12 Census-designated places.