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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Terre Haute

Indiana · 2,330 residents · 0.753 sq mi
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West Terre Haute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,954. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $39,000. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,330
−7%since 1990
from 2,495 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,094 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 3,313 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+3%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Terre Haute
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,954
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,887
+54%since 1990
from $7,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
70.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
29.5% rent
1.5
+16%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score1.2%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,260)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score2.7%(63)
3
+127%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.7%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−29%since 1990
from 16.5 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 West Terre Haute, Indiana?

West Terre Haute, Indiana has about 2,330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Terre Haute, Indiana earns about $25,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Terre Haute, Indiana expensive?

In West Terre Haute, Indiana, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in West Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Terre Haute, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.7% of people in West Terre Haute, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Terre Haute, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Terre Haute, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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