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North Terre Haute

Indiana · 4,534 residents · 3.581 sq mi
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North Terre Haute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,900. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,534
−2%since 2000
from 4,606 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,266 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+47%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024North Terre Haute
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,640
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,617 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,163
+130%since 2000
from $15,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+10%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,390)
Black2.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,062)
Black2.4%(107)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(64)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other6.3%(285)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,092)
Diversity Score
24
+152%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Terre Haute, Indiana?

North Terre Haute, Indiana has about 4,534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Terre Haute, Indiana?

The typical household in North Terre Haute, Indiana earns about $54,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Terre Haute, Indiana expensive?

In North Terre Haute, Indiana, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in North Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Terre Haute, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 15.7% of people in North Terre Haute, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Terre Haute, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, North Terre Haute, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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