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West Terre Haute

Indiana · 2,236 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 $35,945. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,236
−4%since 2000
from 2,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,969 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+10%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Terre Haute
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,945
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,954 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,229
+37%since 2000
from $11,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,260)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,160)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.7%(37)
Diversity Score8.5%(190)
Diversity Score
8
+213%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Terre Haute, Indiana?

West Terre Haute, Indiana has about 2,236 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Terre Haute, Indiana earns about $35,945 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 $53,100, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in West Terre Haute, Indiana?

About 5.5% 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 19.4% 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 259 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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