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White County

Indiana · 24,643 residents · 505.136 sq mi
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White County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
24,643
−2%since 2000
from 25,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K24K25K25K1990201020202024White County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,891
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,707 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,323
+22%since 2000
from $18,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(23,580)
Black0.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,349)
Asian0.2%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(3,452)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(22,470)
Black0.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,746)
Asian0.3%(83)
Other1.4%(337)
Diversity Score20.8%(5,123)
Diversity Score
21
+52%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White County, Indiana?

White County, Indiana has about 24,643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White County, Indiana?

The typical household in White County, Indiana earns about $45,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White County, Indiana expensive?

In White County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in White County, Indiana?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in White County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White County, Indiana?

About 9.5% of people in White County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has White County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, White County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,378 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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