Whiting is a city located in Lake County Indiana. Whiting has a 2024 population of 4,484. Whiting is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,571 in 2020.
The average household income in Whiting is $79,695 with a poverty rate of 20.98%. The median age in Whiting is 34.3 years: 36.6 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whiting was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,356 | 51.73% |
| Other race | 1,087 | 23.87% |
| Two or more races | 660 | 14.49% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 169 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,610 | 2.83 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 689 | 3.38 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 473 | 1.55 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 313 | 2.73 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Male | 135 | 4.72 | 11.9 | 88.1 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 284 | 10.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 993 | 37.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 10.57% |
| Some College | 592 | 22.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,273 | 860 | 210 |
| White | 1,168 | 1,158 | 199 |
| Other Race | 662 | 390 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 355 | 93 |
| Black | 124 | 124 | 8 |
| Native American | 85 | 51 | 20 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,054 | $0 | $80,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,750 | $101,336 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,007 | $45,000 | $29,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,227 | $53,304 | $18,778 |
| Overall | $43,043 | $54,196 | $31,324 |
| Some College | $41,118 | $67,500 | $36,058 |
$43,043
Average Earnings
$54,196
Average Male
$31,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.36% of Whiting residents speak only English, while 33.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,521 | 499 | 19.79% |
| White | 1,664 | 315 | 18.93% |
| Other | 1,087 | 252 | 23.18% |
| Multiple | 660 | 140 | 21.21% |
| Black | 250 | 109 | 43.6% |
| Native | 153 | 21 | 13.73% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
27.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whiting is Black, with 43.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whiting is Native, with 13.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.79% |
| High School | 16.72% |
| Some College | 14.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.39% |
| Female Employed | 22.05% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,284 | $86,103 |
| Households | $65,433 | $79,695 |
| Married Families | $89,601 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,112 | $62,630 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 2.9% |
| Other Race | 39 | 4.49% |
| Black | 11 | 5.24% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
12%
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
49.8%
Born in Whiting
84.96%
Native Born
15.04%
Foreign Born
8.04%
Non Citizen
7%
Naturalized
84.96% of Whiting residents were born in the United States, with 49.8% having been born in Indiana. 8.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,375 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 4,397 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 4,419 | -21 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 4,440 | -22 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 4,462 | -22 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 4,484 | -22 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 4,506 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 4,532 | -34 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 4,566 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 4,571 | -197 | -4.13% |
| 2019 | 4,768 | -20 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 4,788 | -27 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 4,815 | -29 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 4,844 | -34 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 4,878 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 4,870 | -31 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 4,901 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 4,935 | -26 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 4,961 | -29 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 4,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,137 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 1990 | 5,155 | -475 | -8.44% |
| 1980 | 5,630 | -1,617 | -22.31% |
| 1970 | 7,247 | -890 | -10.94% |
| 1960 | 8,137 | -1,532 | -15.84% |
| 1950 | 9,669 | -638 | -6.19% |
| 1940 | 10,307 | -573 | -5.27% |
| 1930 | 10,880 | 735 | 7.24% |
| 1920 | 10,145 | 3,558 | 54.02% |
| 1910 | 6,587 | 2,604 | 65.38% |
| 1900 | 3,983 | -392 | -8.96% |