Population 3,281 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Whitley
Household size in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Whitley are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South Whitley is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in South Whitley than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Whitley
Renters in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
South Whitley is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Whitley: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
South Whitley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $641 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $804 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$124 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Whitley pays $804 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Whitley
Bachelor's degrees in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Whitley: 14.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Whitley is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Whitley
| Period | South Whitley | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Whitley runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Indiana as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Whitley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitley | 2.38 | 42.1 | 10.4% | 16.1% | 4.9% | 1964 | $804 | 14.3% | 88.9% | 4.6% |
| Luther | 2.77 | 32.3 | 10.5% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 1942 | $774 | 17.3% | 91.4% | 5.3% |
| Tunker | 3.02 | 38.4 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 6.4% | 1945 | $902 | 30.8% | 96.4% | 4.1% |
| Liberty Mills | 2.56 | 41.6 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 1966 | $850 | 23.1% | 93.0% | 1.8% |
| Peabody | 2.71 | 45.2 | 8.7% | 7.8% | 7.6% | 1971 | $881 | 24.4% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
| Larwill | 2.59 | 43.1 | 12.7% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 1976 | $1,104 | 21.0% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Bracken | 2.56 | 39.7 | 6.2% | 9.7% | 3.9% | 1952 | $816 | 28.8% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
| Etna | 2.78 | 41.6 | 12.5% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 1987 | $863 | 19.6% | 100.0% | 2.8% |
| Pierceton | 2.44 | 38.9 | 13.2% | 15.2% | 15.7% | 1974 | $906 | 18.6% | 88.5% | 2.4% |
| North Manchester | 2.28 | 45.0 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 14.9% | 1955 | $715 | 24.9% | 93.9% | 1.6% |
| Columbia City | 2.42 | 40.5 | 9.7% | 21.5% | 7.2% | 1978 | $939 | 24.0% | 92.9% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Whitley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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