Census tract · Kosciusko County
Census Tract 9618, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Census Tract 9618, GEOID 18085961800, in Kosciusko County, Indiana, mostly within Wayne Township, Kosciusko County (69% of its census blocks). 6,694 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±928); the 2020 Census counted 6,384.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,694
±928 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,384
Median household income
$67,067
±$13,475 (90% margin)
Kosciusko County: $75,317
Median home value
$171,300
±$26,700 (90% margin)
Kosciusko County: $216,000
Median gross rent
$1,211
±$96 (90% margin)
Kosciusko County: $1,043
Where is Census Tract 9618?
Census Tract 9618 is one of 21 census tracts in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It covers 16.00 square miles of land, 399 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18085961800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wayne Township, Kosciusko County | 69% |
| Warsaw | 52% |
| Harrison Township, Kosciusko County | 17% |
| Plain Township | 10% |
| Prairie Township, Kosciusko County | 4% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9618: Tract 9612 ($66,542), Tract 9617 ($94,712), Tract 9619 ($68,241), Tract 9620 ($46,929), Tract 9623 ($87,148) and Tract 9624 ($92,365). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9618?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9618's population at 6,694 (±928) in 2,615 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,384 residents and 2,736 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9618 | Wayne Township, Kosciusko County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,694 ±928 | 29,518 |
| Households | 2,615 ±307 | 11,749 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.25 | 2.39 |
| Housing units | 2,774 ±294 | 12,679 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9618?
The median resident of Census Tract 9618 is 37.0 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9618 | Wayne Township, Kosciusko County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±5.6 | 35.8 |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±4.2 pts | 22.8% |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±2.8 pts | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.7% ±4.0 pts | 12.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.4% ±4.0 pts | 79.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±2.8 pts | 7.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9% ±6.4 pts | 12.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±5.7 pts | 13.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±6.4 pts | 8.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±3.5 pts | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.1% ±7.2 pts | 34.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±4.8 pts | 11.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8% ±6.5 pts | 80.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9618 earn?
Half of the 2,615 households in Census Tract 9618 earn less than $67,067 a year (±$13,475), against $75,317 across Kosciusko County: 17th highest of the county's 21 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9618 | Wayne Township, Kosciusko County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,067 ±$13,475 | $71,879 |
| Mean household income | $76,415 ±$8,492 | $89,586 |
| Per capita income | $30,166 ±$3,550 | $35,726 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±4.7 pts | 12.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4% ±7.2 pts | 13.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±6.1 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5% ±7.4 pts | 91.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9618?
Owners occupy 67.3% of Census Tract 9618's occupied homes and renters 32.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 by its owner (±$26,700). The median renter pays $1,211 a month including utilities, and 29.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9618 | Wayne Township, Kosciusko County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,300 ±$26,700 | $220,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,211 ±$96 | $1,041 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7% ±16.2 pts | 42.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,260 ±$122 | $1,375 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.3% ±7.5 pts | 67.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.7% ±7.5 pts | 32.4% |
| Housing units | 2,774 ±294 | 12,679 |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±7.5 pts | 68.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±4.6 pts | 4.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.7% ±5.5 pts | 8.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.9% ±7.1 pts | 16.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±6.6 pts | 4.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9618 get to work?
86.4% of Census Tract 9618's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9618 | Wayne Township, Kosciusko County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2% ±4.6 pts | 65.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.4% ±5.7 pts | 76.0% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±5.1 pts | 9.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 10.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.0 min ±1.9 | 16.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9618 compare with the other tracts in Kosciusko County?
Among Kosciusko County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9618 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kosciusko County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 21 |
| Median household income | 17th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 18th of 21 |
| Median home value | 17th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 21 |
| Median age | 15th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 17th of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Kosciusko County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9622 | 14th | $74,212±$13,588 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9621.01 | 15th | $73,995±$17,715 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9619 | 16th | $68,241±$10,975 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9618 | 17th | $67,067±$13,475 |
| Tract 9612 | 18th | $66,542±$8,939 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9616 | 19th | $57,460±$8,654 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9614 | 20th | $56,250±$14,265 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9618?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9618 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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