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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Whiting

Indiana · 5,155 residents · 1.807 sq mi
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Whiting has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,155
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 5,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,853 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Whiting
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,734
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,972 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,664
−33%vs 2000
vs $17,518 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,400
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $480 in 2000
US average: $450
55.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.1% in 2000
44.3% rent
2.0
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(3,715)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(1,313)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(2,565)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(730)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other8.1%(418)
Diversity Score42%(2,167)
42
−16%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.4%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiting, Indiana?

Whiting, Indiana has about 5,155 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Whiting, Indiana?

The typical household in Whiting, Indiana earns about $24,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiting, Indiana expensive?

In Whiting, Indiana, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Whiting, Indiana?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whiting, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whiting, Indiana?

About 13.4% of people in Whiting, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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