Wolcott is a town located in White County Indiana. Wolcott has a 2024 population of 955. Wolcott is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 950 in 2020.
The average household income in Wolcott is $76,440 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Wolcott is 36.1 years: 40.2 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wolcott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 972 | 89.59% |
| Other race | 52 | 4.79% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 4.42% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 400 | 2.71 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 148 | 3.58 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.12 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 95 | 3.08 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 31 | 3.9 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 5.62% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 10.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 3.85% |
| High School Graduate | 323 | 47.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 158 | 23.37% |
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 | 595 | 550 | 90 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 17 | 3 |
| Other Race | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,969 | $50,000 | $64,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,875 | $46,875 | $35,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,000 | $53,125 | $30,000 |
| Overall | $40,300 | $50,167 | $33,571 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $56,667 | $31,875 |
$40,300
Average Earnings
$50,167
Average Male
$33,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.36% of Wolcott residents speak only English, while 2.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 54 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 25 | 29.76% |
| Multiple | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
7.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.29%
Male Poverty Rate
7.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wolcott is Hispanic, with 29.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wolcott is White, with 5.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.87% |
| High School | 5.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
| Female Employed | 1.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $83,565 |
| Households | $70,625 | $76,440 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,273 | $47,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
56
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 38.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
71.52%
Born in Wolcott
97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
97.7% of Wolcott residents were born in the United States, with 71.52% having been born in Indiana. 0.83% 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 | 962 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 960 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 959 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 958 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 956 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 955 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 954 | 7 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 947 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 949 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 950 | -22 | -2.26% |
| 2019 | 972 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 974 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 976 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 973 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 982 | -7 | -0.71% |
| 2014 | 989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 989 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 992 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 997 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,002 | 0 | 0% |