Terre Haute, IN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    168,719
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.9%
    0.864% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,594
    2.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $143,500
    8.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    75,049
    0.0746% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Terre Haute, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Terre Haute, IN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Terre Haute, IN are Indiana State University (2,183 degrees awarded in 2024), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (501 degrees), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (370 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Terre Haute, IN was $143,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

    Most people in Terre Haute, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Terre Haute, IN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Terre Haute, IN is home to a population of 169k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.26% of Terre Haute, IN residents were born outside of the country (3.81k people).

    In 2024, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Terre Haute, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Terre Haute, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Terre Haute, IN was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Terre Haute, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      147k ± 339
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      6.97k ± 493
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      5.49k ± 524
    2.7%
    Hispanic Population
    4.56k people

    In 2024, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Terre Haute, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.7% of the people in Terre Haute, IN are hispanic (4.56k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Terre Haute, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.26%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.81k people
    2.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.64k people

    As of 2024, 2.26% of Terre Haute, IN residents (3.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Terre Haute, IN was 2.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,380 ± 306
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,025 ± 354
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,305 ± 266

    Terre Haute, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.9% of the population of Terre Haute, IN has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,524 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,524 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.15%
    Uninsured
    43.4%
    Employer Coverage
    22.4%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    11.7%
    Non-Group
    1.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Terre Haute, IN grew by 2.97% from 6.94% to 7.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Terre Haute, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Terre Haute, IN employs 75k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Terre Haute, IN were Manufacturing (11,841 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,341 people), and Retail Trade (9,133 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,168), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,727), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,765).

    Employment

    Occupations

    75k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,092
    −0.0746%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Terre Haute, IN declined at a rate of −0.0746%, from 75.1k employees to 75k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Terre Haute, IN, are Production Occupations (7,504 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,092 people), and Management Occupations (7,039 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Terre Haute, IN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    75k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,092
    −0.0746%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.87%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Terre Haute, IN declined at a rate of −0.0746%, from 75.1k employees to 75k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Terre Haute, IN, are Manufacturing (11,841 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,341 people), and Retail Trade (9,133 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Terre Haute, IN, though some of these residents may live in Terre Haute, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,108
    Median earning men ± $1,206
    $33,654
    Median earning women ± $1,663

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,805), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,717), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,708).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($44,225), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,010), and Manufacturing ($42,924).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 295
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 238
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 213
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $635k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $552k
      Manufacturing
    3. $247k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Terre Haute, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Terre Haute, IN awarded 3,143 degrees. The student population of Terre Haute, IN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,448 male students and 6,028 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Terre Haute, IN are White (2,318 and 76.4%), Black or African American (307 and 10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (173 and 5.7%), and Two or More Races (119 and 3.92%).

    The largest universities in Terre Haute, IN by number of degrees awarded are Indiana State University (2,183 and 69.5%), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (501 and 15.9%), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (370 and 11.8%).

    The most popular majors in Terre Haute, IN are General Psychology (155 and 4.93%), Registered Nursing (135 and 4.3%), and Computer Science (117 and 3.72%).

    The median tuition costs are $44,155 for private four year colleges, and $9,978 and $22,042 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Terre Haute, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,476 (47.5% men and 52.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,476 students enrolled in Terre Haute, IN, 47.5% men and 52.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,855 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      147 degrees awarded
    2. Mechanical Engineering
      114 degrees awarded
    3. Criminology
      111 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Terre Haute, IN was General Psychology with 147 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Terre Haute, IN according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Indiana State University
      2,183 degrees awarded
    2. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
      501 degrees awarded
    3. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
      370 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indiana State University with 2,183 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,331 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Terre Haute, IN, which is 0.735 times less than the 1,812 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,318 degrees mean that there were 7.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 307 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,155) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($988) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Terre Haute, IN was $143,500 in 2024, which is 0.431 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $132,000 to $143,500, a 8.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Terre Haute, IN is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Terre Haute, IN have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Terre Haute, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $143,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,944
    $45,635
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,512

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Terre Haute, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Terre Haute, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.7% of the housing units in Terre Haute, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Terre Haute, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,594
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,171
    67.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,946

    In 2024, the median household income of the 67.4k households in Terre Haute, IN grew to $56,594 from the previous year's value of $55,380.

    The following chart displays the households in Terre Haute, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Terre Haute, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
    2. Carpooled (11.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.75%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Terre Haute, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (5.75%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Terre Haute, IN have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Terre Haute, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Terre Haute, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Terre Haute, IN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Terre Haute, IN (26.8k out of 158k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Terre Haute, IN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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