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The Town of West Terre Haute had a population of 2,092 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Terre Haute ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Terre Haute is located at latitude 39.465 and longitude -87.45 in Vigo County. The formal boundaries for the Town of West Terre Haute encompass a land area of 0.75 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Vigo County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of West Terre Haute has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of West Terre Haute is located within Township of Sugar Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Vigo County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,092 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,779 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 7 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,676 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,997 |
| Median Home Value | $74,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 827 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 521 (63.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 211 (25.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 (11.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 732 |
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Family Households | 516 (70.5%) |
The table below compares West Terre Haute to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 222 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 38 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 717 | 27th |
| Per Capita Income | # 280 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 637 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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