West Terre Haute town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Terre Haute town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 2,073. It ranks as the 227th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Terre Haute town is 37.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Terre Haute town is $49,770. This is 29% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $72,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, West Terre Haute town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

West Terre Haute town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Terre Haute town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.