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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Terre Haute

Indiana · 59,614 residents · 34.773 sq mi
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Terre Haute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,018. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

59,614
+4%since 1990
from 57,483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,714 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,653 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+1%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
57K58K59K60K61K1990201020202024Terre Haute
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,018
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,728
+49%since 1990
from $10,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.1
+31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(51,171)
Black9.3%(5,356)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(762)
Asian1%(586)
Diversity Score27.4%(15,764)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(50,867)
Black9.7%(5,771)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(942)
Asian1.2%(692)
Diversity Score28.5%(16,975)
28
+4%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terre Haute, Indiana?

Terre Haute, Indiana has about 59,614 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Terre Haute, Indiana earns about $28,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terre Haute, Indiana expensive?

In Terre Haute, Indiana, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Terre Haute, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 19.2% of people in Terre Haute, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terre Haute, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Terre Haute, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,131 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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