Population 24,717 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White County
Household size in White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in White County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
White County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in White County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 White County
Renters in White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
White County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.4 points, 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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in White County: 16.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of Indiana's 92 counties, only five have a higher vacancy rate.
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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
White County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $665 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $879 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in White County pays $879 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $214 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.4% 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 White County
Bachelor's degrees in White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in White County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in White County is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 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 White County
| Period | White County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in White County has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
White County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County | 2.44 | 42.6 | 10.8% | 19.0% | 16.4% | 1965 | $879 | 19.9% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
| Cass County | 2.52 | 41.8 | 14.2% | 25.7% | 9.7% | 1957 | $799 | 17.0% | 85.8% | 4.4% |
| Miami County | 2.58 | 41.5 | 15.7% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 1962 | $813 | 14.6% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Wabash County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 19.5% | 12.6% | 1958 | $777 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 3.5% |
| Iroquois County | 2.34 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 20.0% | 10.7% | 1957 | $856 | 18.0% | 88.3% | 4.3% |
| Huntington County | 2.34 | 41.5 | 10.4% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1966 | $862 | 21.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Wells County | 2.46 | 40.1 | 8.4% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 1970 | $838 | 19.3% | 92.8% | 2.7% |
| Adams County | 3.19 | 34.4 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 7.9% | 1969 | $866 | 15.7% | 86.3% | 2.6% |
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Woodford County | 2.59 | 41.4 | 7.4% | 14.3% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,024 | 36.9% | 95.1% | 3.6% |
| Allen County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 13.7% | 32.3% | 8.9% | 1964 | $930 | 20.4% | 92.5% | 5.6% |
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 White County. 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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