Population 9,150 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Terre Haute
Household size in West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in West Terre Haute holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.68 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in West Terre Haute are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Indiana as a whole, where the median age is 39.3. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in West Terre Haute (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points, even as the national share fell.
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 West Terre Haute
Renters in West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in West Terre Haute rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in West Terre Haute is close to the national rate: 10.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
West Terre Haute is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $491 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $628 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,058 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Terre Haute pays $1,058 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $567 a month since 2006–10, up 115%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the north.
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 West Terre Haute
Bachelor's degrees in West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Terre Haute: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in West Terre Haute have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
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 West Terre Haute
| Period | West Terre Haute | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Terre Haute is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Indiana as a whole (4.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
West Terre Haute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Terre Haute | 2.80 | 41.4 | 11.3% | 19.8% | 10.4% | 1969 | $1,058 | 23.6% | 89.2% | 5.0% |
| Liggett | 3.08 | 38.2 | 16.9% | 13.6% | 3.0% | 1977 | $1,683 | 39.5% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Toad Hop | 2.90 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 5.7% | 10.0% | 1969 | $1,659 | 20.1% | 99.2% | 3.1% |
| Terre Haute | 2.33 | 35.4 | 13.9% | 42.8% | 12.1% | 1970 | $955 | 28.5% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Tecumseh | 2.65 | 50.5 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 1975 | $844 | 33.9% | 94.2% | 1.6% |
| Elbridge | 1.89 | 60.4 | 16.8% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 1977 | $806 | 26.6% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| State Line | 2.94 | 40.6 | 13.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1972 | $1,674 | 25.0% | 99.4% | 2.7% |
| Spelterville | 2.34 | 52.2 | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 1973 | $853 | 22.0% | 94.6% | 0.4% |
| Dennison | 2.72 | 37.7 | 23.8% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 1970 | $985 | 34.4% | 86.0% | 5.0% |
| North Terre Haute | 2.16 | 53.3 | 6.5% | 22.4% | 8.5% | 1970 | $814 | 19.1% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Shepardsville | 2.29 | 62.2 | 5.2% | 2.3% | 8.3% | 1977 | $637 | 48.6% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
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 West Terre Haute. 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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