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Westville

Indiana · 5,387 residents (2025 est.) · 3.251 sq mi
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Westville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,794. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,163 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $139,300.

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
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,279
+149%since 2000
from 2,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,624 / sq mi
+149%since 2000
from 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,387 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Westville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,794
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,761 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,908
−24%since 2000
from $18,306 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+19%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+168%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,029)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(3,494)
Black25.3%(1,337)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(342)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.8%(93)
Diversity Score61.7%(3,255)
Diversity Score
62
+924%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
Female
20.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westville, Indiana?

Westville, Indiana has about 5,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westville, Indiana?

The typical household in Westville, Indiana earns about $60,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westville, Indiana expensive?

In Westville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, Indiana?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westville, Indiana?

About 11.4% of people in Westville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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