West Terre Haute is a town located in Vigo County Indiana. West Terre Haute has a 2024 population of 2,149. West Terre Haute is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,157 in 2020.
The average household income in West Terre Haute is $94,642 with a poverty rate of 20.55%. The median age in West Terre Haute is 32.7 years: 30.5 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Terre Haute was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,965 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 726 | 2.84 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Married | 253 | 3.41 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 234 | 1.19 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 163 | 3.59 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 76 | 4.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 16.43% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 1.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 476 | 35.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 9.65% |
| Some College | 426 | 31.39% |
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 | 1,317 | 978 | 29 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 2.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,938 | $31,071 | $30,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $29,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,039 | $41,222 | $27,604 |
| Some College | $41,890 | $42,059 | $33,875 |
$40,039
Average Earnings
$41,222
Average Male
$27,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.17% of West Terre Haute residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,945 | 388 | 19.95% |
| Black | 48 | 28 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
20.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
21.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Terre Haute is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Terre Haute is White, with 19.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.49% |
| High School | 24.58% |
| Some College | 3.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 25.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.04% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,557 | $60,692 |
| Households | $46,875 | $94,642 |
| Married Families | $57,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,714 | $161,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
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
100
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 6.34% |
| Black | 4 | 20% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
90.84%
Born in West Terre Haute
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Terre Haute residents were born in the United States, with 90.84% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,139 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 2,141 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 2,143 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 2,145 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 2,147 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 2,149 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 2,151 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,154 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,158 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,157 | -47 | -2.13% |
| 2019 | 2,204 | -10 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 2,214 | -10 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 2,224 | -16 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 2,240 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 2,232 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 2,240 | -6 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 2,246 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 2,249 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,250 | 13 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 2,237 | 0 | 0% |