Living in Kokomo, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kokomo · Census data 2020–2024

Kokomo has 172 residents with a median age of 15.7. The median household income is $96,324 (71% higher than the Mississippi median).

Kokomo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Kokomo at a glance

Population
172
Median age
15.7State: 38.6
Median household income
$96,324State: $56,447
Homeowners
50%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%

Is Kokomo a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Kokomo median household income

The median household income in Kokomo is $96,324 and the income per person is $16,806. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Kokomo$96,324
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Kokomo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
34
Owner-occupied
50%
Renter-occupied
50%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2010
Average household size
5.06

Kokomo demographics

Population
172
Median age
15.7
Under 18
61.6%
65 and older
16.9%
Households
34
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
13.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White16.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black83.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kokomo ›

Education in Kokomo

18.2% of adults 25 and older in Kokomo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kokomo18.2%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kokomo

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
100%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
76.5%

Kokomo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kokomo172$96,324——
Foxworth326$33,833$47,800—
Tylertown2,024$33,333$116,600$458
Columbia6,632$38,507$131,700$806
Angie313$61,250$104,200$618
Varnado425$39,250$106,300$829
Bassfield196$35,795$73,200$1,018
Monticello1,351$34,250$126,700$558
Baxterville423$45,839$9,999—

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Living in Kokomo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kokomo, MS?

The median household income in Kokomo is $96,324, 71% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Kokomo, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

What is the median age in Kokomo?

The median age in Kokomo is 15.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Kokomo?

The unemployment rate in Kokomo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kokomo?

18.2% of adults in Kokomo have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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