Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Terre Haute, IN

The map below shows majority race by area in Terre Haute, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Terre Haute racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Terre Haute, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Terre Haute overall is white, making up 81.3% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.9%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Terre Haute
Race
Terre Haute, IN Population
White
81.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
8.9%
Asian
3.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Terre Haute, IN Population
White
81.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
8.9%
Asian
3.2%
Native American
0.3%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Terre Haute, IN

The map below shows diversity in Terre Haute. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

Terre Haute, IN map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Terre Haute Diversity Score

74

With a diversity score of 74 out of 100, Terre Haute is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Terre Haute's proper boundaries is to the central of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Terre Haute.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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