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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westville

Indiana · 2,116 residents · 3.251 sq mi
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Westville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,761. Population has fallen 60% since 1990, a loss of 3,139 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,116
−60%since 1990
from 5,255 in 1990
1990 – 2025
651 / sq mi
−60%since 1990
from 1,616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+13%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Westville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,761
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,137 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,306
+37%since 1990
from $13,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,400
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
79.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
20.7% rent
0.9
−46%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,007)
Black23.2%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score47%(2,471)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,029)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score6%(127)
6
−87%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.9 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 Westville, Indiana?

Westville, Indiana has about 2,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westville, Indiana?

The typical household in Westville, Indiana earns about $36,761 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 $31,400, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, Indiana?

About 8.6% 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 6.3% of people in Westville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westville, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,139 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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