Indiana

Kosciusko

80,240
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Kosciusko

Kosciusko, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 4,170. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 80,240.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 18 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202080,240
201077,358
200074,057
199065,294
198059,555
197048,127
196040,373
195033,002
194029,561
193027,488
192027,120
191027,936
190029,109
189028,645
188026,494
187023,531
186017,418
185010,243
18404,170
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Kosciusko

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kosciusko, Indiana.

Warsaw Courthouse Square Historic District
Warsaw
East Fort Wayne Street Historic District
Warsaw
Pound, John, Store
Oswego
Kosciusko County Jail
Warsaw
Pierceton Historic District
Pierceton
Silver Lake Historic District
Silver Lake
Leesburg Historic District
Leesburg
Winona Lake Historic District
Winona Lake
Chinworth Bridge
Warsaw
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Geology
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Conflict & War
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The Civil War
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The Soldiers
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Native Heritage
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Settlement
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Notable People
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Historical Maps
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Points of Interest
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Frequently asked about Kosciusko

When does Kosciusko first appear in the US census?
Kosciusko, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 4,170.
What is the population of Kosciusko?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Kosciusko had a recorded population of 80,240.
How many historic places are in Kosciusko?
18 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kosciusko, Indiana.
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