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.

Whiting, IN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,532population

33.5median age

This community is a community of 4,532 with a median age of 33.5. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (65.3%) with a significant White community (29.8%). Median household income is $71,708. 79.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53%, with a median home value of $198,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.3%2,959

White

29.8%1,350

Black

3.4%155

Two or More

1.1%52

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%125

High School Diploma

30.1%820

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%181

Some College (1+ yr)

13%354

Associate's Degree

7.5%204

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%322

Master's Degree

4.2%114

Professional Degree

1.3%36

HS or Higher

79.3%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

$198,900median home value

$1,004median rent

53%homeownership

1,729total units

11.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53%

Renter 47%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%30

$50K–$100K

2.8%23

$100K–$150K

13.9%112

$150K–$200K

30%242

$200K–$300K

31.3%253

$300K–$500K

16.7%135

$500K–$1M

1.6%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

142

$750–$1,000

167

$1,000–$1,250

131

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

114

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%28

2010–2019

2.4%42

2000–2009

4.8%83

1990–1999

1.4%25

1980–1989

0.6%11

1970–1979

4.5%77

1960–1969

4.7%81

1950–1959

9.4%162

1940–1949

4.6%80

1939 or earlier

65.9%1,140

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.6%1,366

Electricity

10.2%155

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%4

Household Economyi

$71,708median household income

$30,799per capita income

17.1%poverty rate

11.3%unemployment

2,340labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%126

$10K–$15K

6.9%105

$15K–$20K

4.5%69

$20K–$25K

5.4%83

$25K–$30K

1.2%18

$30K–$35K

6.7%102

$35K–$40K

1.4%22

$40K–$45K

3.9%59

$45K–$50K

5.9%90

$50K–$60K

1%15

$60K–$75K

6%91

$75K–$100K

12%183

$100K–$125K

8.3%127

$125K–$150K

6.3%96

$150K–$200K

13.6%207

$200K+

8.7%132

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

82918.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

808

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,052

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,076

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured