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Whitestown

Indiana · 10,178 residents · 15.631 sq mi
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Whitestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,024. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,707 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,100. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,178
+2061%since 2000
from 471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
+2061%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
−9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K7K10K14K1990201020202024Whitestown
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,024
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,423
+77%since 2000
from $21,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $772 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(7,623)
Black5.7%(581)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(527)
Asian9.1%(927)
Other3.5%(353)
Diversity Score50.5%(5,143)
Diversity Score
51
+2281%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
+46.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+135%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitestown, Indiana?

Whitestown, Indiana has about 10,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitestown, Indiana?

The typical household in Whitestown, Indiana earns about $96,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitestown, Indiana expensive?

In Whitestown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $231,100, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in Whitestown, Indiana?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whitestown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitestown, Indiana?

About 5.0% of people in Whitestown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitestown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitestown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,711 residents, a change of about 2079 percent over that period.

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

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