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Kokomo, IN


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Kokomo, Indiana

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kokomo had a median family income of $45,353.

Political Inclinations

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.

Kokomo Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Kokomo are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Kokomo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyKokomo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kokomo Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kokomo Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kokomo Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Kokomo Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Kokomo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Kokomo, IN

Comparing Kokomo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men69
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime22

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