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Kentland, IN
Town in Newton County, Indiana.
Population
1,828
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,354
ZIP codes
0
Kentland and its ZIP codes
Kentland at a glance
- Kentland is about 7.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,500, 17% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,000 (48% below Indiana) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Kentland, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kentland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,500
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$114,000
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (345), Irish Americans (316), Mexican Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Kentland.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,822
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $6,459 per person
How people get to work
Kentland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kentland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kentland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Kentland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaubCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Earl ParkTown | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Sheldon, ILVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BrookTown | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
| GoodlandTown | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Iroquois, ILVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MoroccoTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Donovan, ILVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FowlerTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount AyrTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Watseka, ILCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| Woodland, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaverville, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Milford, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| RemingtonTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Martinton, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kentland, IN in?
- Kentland is in Newton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Kentland, IN?
- About 1,828 people live in Kentland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kentland?
- Nearby places include Raub (4 mi), Earl Park (6.3 mi), Sheldon, IL (6.4 mi), Brook (7.6 mi), Goodland (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023