Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Whitestown, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,466

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.8%9,572

Asian

9.9%1,234

Black

4.6%568

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%521

Two or More

4.1%507

Other

0.4%50

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%116

High School Diploma

10.3%797

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%407

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%711

Associate's Degree

7.6%584

Bachelor's Degree

41.6%3,214

Master's Degree

14.7%1,139

Professional Degree

4%306

Doctorate

2.4%183

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

62.7%

Graduate+

21.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$373,500

Median Renti

$1,842

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%3,258

Renter-Occupied

30.4%1,420

Total Units

4,937

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%28

$50K–$100K

0.5%15

$150K–$200K

3.1%100

$200K–$300K

21.6%703

$300K–$500K

61.8%2,013

$500K–$1M

12.2%399

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

200

$1,500–$2,000

559

$2,000+

533

Year Built

2020 or later

14.3%705

2010–2019

55.7%2,750

2000–2009

23.3%1,151

1990–1999

1.2%58

1970–1979

2.7%132

1950–1959

0.6%30

1939 or earlier

2.2%111

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.5%2,407

Utility Gas

47.6%2,225

Bottled/LP Gas

1%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,643

Mean Household Incomei

$135,319

Per Capita Incomei

$51,985

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

7,491

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%49

$10K–$15K

0.6%26

$15K–$20K

1.3%61

$20K–$25K

1.1%50

$25K–$30K

0.4%18

$30K–$35K

2.3%107

$35K–$40K

3.9%184

$40K–$45K

3%140

$45K–$50K

1.6%75

$50K–$60K

4.2%196

$60K–$75K

5.4%252

$75K–$100K

11.3%529

$100K–$125K

14.7%690

$125K–$150K

14.9%697

$150K–$200K

17.4%816

$200K+

16.8%788

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes85% occupied$443/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,643/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

81%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

15%

Low income$62K–$99K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $99K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,42711.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

271

China

257

Philippines

172

Mexico

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,289

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,368

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

320(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured