Terre Haute is a city located in Clay County Indiana. Terre Haute has a 2024 population of 58,536. Terre Haute is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Terre Haute is $58,905 with a poverty rate of 26.72%. The median age in Terre Haute is 32.6 years: 32 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terre Haute was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,837 | 80.08% |
| Black or African American | 5,523 | 9.44% |
| Two or more races | 3,643 | 6.23% |
| Other race | 1,199 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 1,184 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,257 | 2.23 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 11,795 | 1.31 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 7,157 | 3.16 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 3,068 | 3.26 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 1,237 | 3.04 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,143 | 8.81% |
| Associates Degree | 2,940 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,965 | 13.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,289 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 12,527 | 35.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 971 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 7,832 | 21.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,872 | 25,906 | 6,837 |
| Black | 3,657 | 2,932 | 427 |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 1,128 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 1,233 | 1,064 | 143 |
| Asian | 676 | 615 | 503 |
| Other Race | 635 | 572 | 167 |
| Native American | 71 | 59 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 90.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,412 | $51,858 | $41,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,446 | $73,269 | $54,931 |
| High School Graduate | $31,108 | $32,910 | $27,979 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $13,856 | $28,241 |
| Overall | $35,469 | $38,636 | $31,365 |
| Some College | $34,525 | $43,724 | $25,946 |
$35,469
Average Earnings
$38,636
Average Male
$31,365
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.16% of Terre Haute residents speak only English, while 5.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,915 | 10,997 | 26.24% |
| Black | 4,006 | 1,457 | 36.37% |
| Multiple | 3,344 | 956 | 28.59% |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 427 | 21.24% |
| Asian | 960 | 209 | 21.77% |
| Other | 1,117 | 75 | 6.71% |
| Native | 25 | 10 | 40% |
26.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.59%
Male Poverty Rate
28.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terre Haute is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terre Haute is Other, with 6.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.3% |
| Some College | 20.47% |
| High School | 19.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.94% |
| Female Employed | 20.03% |
| Male Employed | 15.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,202 | $76,258 |
| Households | $41,960 | $58,905 |
| Married Families | $76,260 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,095 | $39,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,252
Number of Veterans
3,084
Male Veterans
168
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,290 |
| First Gulf War | 655 |
| Second Gulf War | 604 |
| World War II | 108 |
| Korea | 60 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 930 |
| 65 to 74 | 821 |
| 55 to 64 | 809 |
| 35 to 54 | 464 |
| 18 to 34 | 228 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,826 | 7.41% |
| Black | 256 | 5.38% |
| 2+ Races | 163 | 8.42% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.06%
Born in Terre Haute
96.4%
Native Born
3.6%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
96.4% of Terre Haute residents were born in the United States, with 70.06% having been born in Indiana. 2.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 58,706 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 58,672 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 58,638 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 58,604 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 58,570 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 58,536 | 34 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 58,502 | 122 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 58,380 | 11 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 58,369 | -31 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 58,400 | -2,205 | -3.64% |
| 2019 | 60,605 | -232 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 60,837 | -36 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 60,873 | 131 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 60,742 | 90 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 60,652 | -181 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 60,833 | -126 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 60,959 | -247 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 61,206 | 195 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 61,011 | 215 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 60,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 59,614 | 2,131 | 3.71% |
| 1990 | 57,483 | -3,642 | -5.96% |
| 1980 | 61,125 | -9,210 | -13.09% |
| 1970 | 70,335 | -2,165 | -2.99% |
| 1960 | 72,500 | 8,286 | 12.9% |
| 1950 | 64,214 | 1,521 | 2.43% |
| 1940 | 62,693 | -117 | -0.19% |
| 1930 | 62,810 | -3,273 | -4.95% |
| 1920 | 66,083 | 7,926 | 13.63% |
| 1910 | 58,157 | 21,484 | 58.58% |
| 1900 | 36,673 | 6,456 | 21.37% |
| 1890 | 30,217 | 4,175 | 16.03% |
| 1880 | 26,042 | 9,939 | 61.72% |
| 1870 | 16,103 | 7,509 | 87.37% |
| 1860 | 8,594 | 4,543 | 112.15% |
| 1850 | 4,051 | -54,655 | -93.1% |