Kokomo, IN Demographics

A map of Kokomo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	46,574	46,269	78.8%	77.6%
Black	5,868	6,198	9.9%	10.4%
Multiracial	2,755	3,304	4.7%	5.5%
Hispanic	2,518	2,532	4.3%	4.2%
Asian	1,153	892	2.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	254	409	0.4%	0.7%

Kokomo, Indiana has an estimated population of 59,122, a less than 1% change from the 59,604 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 9.9% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kokomo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kokomo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kokomo, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kokomo is ranked the 14th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kokomo was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kokomo's White Population

46,574 residents of Kokomo, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kokomo is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Kokomo ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kokomo's population has increased from 77.6% to 78.8%.

Kokomo is more White than neighboring Grissom AFB (72.9% White). Kokomo is less White than neighboring Sharpsville (94.6% White), Galveston (96% White), Russiaville (87% White), and Greentown (91.4% White).

Kokomo's Black Population

5,868 residents of Kokomo, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kokomo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Kokomo ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Kokomo's population has decreased from 10.4% to 9.9%.

Kokomo is more Black than neighboring Sharpsville (2.6% Black), Galveston (0% Black), Russiaville (2.4% Black), Greentown (1.4% Black), and Grissom AFB (5.6% Black).

Kokomo's Asian Population

1,153 residents of Kokomo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kokomo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Kokomo ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Asian residents' share of Kokomo's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.0%.

Kokomo is more Asian than neighboring Sharpsville (0.5% Asian), Galveston (0% Asian), Russiaville (0.3% Asian), Greentown (0% Asian), and Grissom AFB (0% Asian).

Kokomo's Hispanic Population

2,518 residents of Kokomo, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kokomo is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Kokomo ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Kokomo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Kokomo is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharpsville (0.5% Hispanic), Galveston (0.7% Hispanic), and Greentown (2.1% Hispanic). Kokomo is less Hispanic than neighboring Russiaville (6.8% Hispanic), and Grissom AFB (7.8% Hispanic).

Kokomo's Native American/Other Population

254 residents of Kokomo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kokomo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Kokomo ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kokomo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kokomo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharpsville (0% Native American/Other), and Russiaville (0.1% Native American/Other). Kokomo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grissom AFB (1.8% Native American/Other).

Kokomo's Multiracial Population

2,755 residents of Kokomo, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kokomo is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kokomo ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kokomo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kokomo's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.7%.

Kokomo is more Multiracial than neighboring Sharpsville (2% Multiracial), Galveston (2.9% Multiracial), and Russiaville (3.4% Multiracial). Kokomo is less Multiracial than neighboring Greentown (4.8% Multiracial), and Grissom AFB (11.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.