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Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard county, is 35 miles NW of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 49 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. As of the year 2000 census, 46,113 people lived in Kokomo.
In Kokomo, about 49% of adults are married. Kokomo is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.
In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.
In 2000, Kokomo had a median family income of $45,353.
Kokomo residents donated more money ($11,815) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 61% of living spaces in Kokomo are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
In Kokomo, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Kokomo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kokomo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Kokomo colleges • Kokomo travel • Kokomo mortgages and property.
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