Kouts, Indiana
Kouts: Town in Indiana, United States
About
Kouts is a town located in the county of Porter in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,879 and a population density of 649 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,963 inhabitants.
The town was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Kouts
| Population : | 1,963 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Porter County |
| Postal code : | 46347 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 2.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 682 feet / 208 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:45:56 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 678 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kouts is located at 41°19'0"N 87°1'33"W (41.3167100, -87.0258600).
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Demographics
The population of Kouts increased by 4.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,879 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,906 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,913 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,930 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,942 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,954 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,946 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,950 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,952 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,958 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,963 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,221 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,550 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,584 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,570 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.8% |
| White only, percent : | 70.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 514 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
Kouts zip code is 46347.
County name: Porter, County
fips: 18127
Kautz, Kout Station, Kouts, Kouts Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $481 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $957 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,127 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,402 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,402 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,628 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,174 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,112 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,391 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 539 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 263 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 141 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 385 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,770.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.45 |
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Schools in Kouts
College & universities near Kouts, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152600 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso (IN) | 46383 |
| 150251 | College of Court Reporting Inc | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 150437 | Don Roberts Beauty School | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
| 482486 | DeVry University-Indiana | Merrillville (IN) | 46410 |
| 484109 | Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville | Merrillville (IN) | 46410-5540 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kouts, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Kouts
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kou Post Office | Kouts (IN) | 46347 |
| Boone Grov Post Office | Boone Grove (IN) | 46302 |
| La Cr Post Office | La Crosse (IN) | 46348 |
| Hebron Post Office | Hebron (IN) | 46341 |
| Wheatfield Post Office | Wheatfield (IN) | 46392 |
Other cities in Porter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Porter County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 90,543 | The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. |
| Valparaiso | 33,944 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Chesterton | 13,433 | Town in the U. |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,033 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| South Haven | 5,282 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Porter | 4,840 | Settlement in Indiana, USA |
| Hebron | 3,669 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Burns Harbor | 1,922 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,083 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Town of Pines | 688 | Town of the United States |
| Beverly Shores | 595 | Town in Indiana |
| Dune Acres | 182 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kouts distances to largest Indiana cities
