Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Warsaw, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Warsaw, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Warsaw, Indiana. The estimated population of Warsaw, Indiana is 15,905 people, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look at the total population in Warsaw over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,905
+0.94%
+7.49%
2020
15,757
+1.93%
-
2019
15,458
+2.63%
-
2018
15,062
+1.79%
-
2017
14,797
- -

Population of Warsaw, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.6%
80.8%
-6.44%
Black/African American
2.2%
2.3%
-4.35%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Hispanic
14.3%
10.3%
+38.83%
Asian
5%
3.3%
+51.52%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3.1%
-41.94%
Other
0.8%
0.1%
+700.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Warsaw, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 +1.79% 31 +0.98% 36.5 +0.27%
2020 33.5 +7.03% 30.7 +0.99% 36.4 +12%
2019 31.3 +0.64% 30.4 +0.33% 32.5 +0.31%
2018 31.1 -2.2% 30.3 0% 32.4 -4.99%
2017 31.8 - 30.3 - 34.1 -

The median age of Warsaw, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,181 -17.37% 1,147 -15.24% 979 907
10 to 19 836 +40.04% 956 -1.64% 1,194 936
20 to 29 1,548 +9.79% 1,171 +6.83% 1,695 1,244
30 to 39 1,267 -9.07% 1,056 -9.25% 1,142 951
40 to 49 586 +59.34% 798 +13.67% 1,018 881
50 to 59 724 -11.78% 802 +16.36% 635 917
60 to 69 615 +43.02% 709 +59.07% 889 1,197
70+ 509 +24.82% 892 -21.38% 607 713

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Warsaw, Indiana is $55,295.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Warsaw.

  • Under 25
    $35,706.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,359.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,828.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,975.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Warsaw, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Warsaw, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Warsaw, Indiana is currently $63,386.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.22% of households in Warsaw are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Warsaw against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.36%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Warsaw is $27,637.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Warsaw by the total population of Warsaw.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Warsaw, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Warsaw to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Warsaw that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Warsaw over the age of 16 is 12,859.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Warsaw is 62.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 970 51.60% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 1,344 82.50% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 1,595 79.90% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 1,243 78.40% 0.40%
35 to 44 years 1,940 78.60% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 1,607 81.30% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 754 86.50% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 1,222 60.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,377 23.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 807 2.70% 36.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Warsaw. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,364 64.00% 4.40%
Black or African American 209 55.50% 32.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 756 77.20% 0.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 478 60.70% 4.80%
Two or more races 991 75.30% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,760 71.90% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,745 62.70% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Warsaw as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Warsaw is 8,067, with median earnings of $34,773.00.

Women in Warsaw, Indiana earning approximately 61.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,067 $34,773.00
Male 4,453 $43,422.00
Female 3,614 $26,704.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 600 $59,821.00
Business and Financial 441 $48,895.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $130,437.00
Architecture and Engineering 573 $70,956.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 107 $42,981.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 434 $33,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $56,071.00
Healthcare Practitioners 186 $53,281.00
Healthcare Support 87 $33,092.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 611 $12,169.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 267 $13,773.00
Personal Care and Service 185 $20,448.00
Sales 486 $26,724.00
Office and Administrative Support 572 $31,136.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 407 $34,135.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 345 $52,533.00
Production 1,756 $34,965.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $31,362.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 446 $64,542.00 154 $29,322.00
Business and Financial 237 $49,221.00 204 $37,137.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $130,437.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 512 $70,618.00 61 $81,513.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 93 $44,327.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 84 $41,310.00 350 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $72,546.00 57 $52,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 169 $52,243.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 87 $33,092.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 183 $18,125.00 428 $11,515.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $13,972.00 47 $7,875.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 169 $20,666.00
Sales 274 $32,098.00 212 $12,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 130 $36,500.00 442 $29,730.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 389 $34,712.00 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 345 $52,533.00 0 $0.00
Production 965 $39,388.00 791 $23,175.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $31,679.00 49 $28,482.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,728 households in Warsaw, with an average household size of 2.28 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,705 families in Warsaw with an average family size of 2.87 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,417 341 947 3,023
Average Household Size 2.92 4.67 2.78 1.34
Total Families 2,417 341 947 0
Average Household Size 2.9 3.35 2.61 0

Poverty

Of the 3,705 families in Warsaw, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Warsaw:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,372 housing units in Warsaw, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,728 91.26%
Vacant 644 8.74%

45.52% of the total 7,372 housing units in Warsaw are rental units. This is approximately 3,356 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,257 are occupied by the owner - or 44.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Warsaw is $859.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Warsaw that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    115
  • Less than $500
    316
  • $500 to $999
    2,066
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    824
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    150
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Warsaw is $137,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Warsaw that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    89
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    946
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    753
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    658
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    572
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    196
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Warsaw. The chart below shows the number of properties in Warsaw that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,623
  • 1940 to 1949
    327
  • 1950 to 1959
    487
  • 1960 to 1969
    470
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,007
  • 1980 to 1989
    592
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,076
  • 2000 to 2009
    984
  • 2010 to 2013
    739
  • 2014 or later
    67

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Warsaw that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    678
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,801
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,360
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    889

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Warsaw get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Warsaw that commute to work in a particular way.

14.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Warsaw.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    649
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,399
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,220
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,294
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    427
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    213
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    425
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    75
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    221
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    177
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Warsaw, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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