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South Whitley

Indiana · 1,850 residents (2025 est.) · 0.852 sq mi
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South Whitley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,068. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% 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 $134,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
1,660
−7%since 2000
from 1,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+15%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,850 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Whitley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,068
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,142
+52%since 2000
from $19,766 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−9%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,759)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,594)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian1.7%(29)
Other1.7%(29)
Diversity Score9.7%(160)
Diversity Score
10
+392%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Whitley, Indiana?

South Whitley, Indiana has about 1,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Whitley, Indiana?

The typical household in South Whitley, Indiana earns about $58,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Whitley, Indiana expensive?

In South Whitley, Indiana, the median home is worth about $134,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in South Whitley, Indiana?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Whitley, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Whitley, Indiana?

About 13.8% of people in South Whitley, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Whitley, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, South Whitley, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 178 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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