Whiteland town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Whiteland town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 4,369. It ranks as the 142nd most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Whiteland town is 46.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Whiteland town is $88,411. This is 26% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $189,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Whiteland town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Whiteland town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Whiteland 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.