South Whitley is a town located in Whitley County Indiana. South Whitley has a 2024 population of 1,817. South Whitley is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,820 in 2020.
The average household income in South Whitley is $64,803 with a poverty rate of 16.46%. The median age in South Whitley is 40.8 years: 36.6 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Whitley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,221 | 95.92% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.65% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 590 | 2.14 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.13 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 206 | 2.9 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 96 | 2.83 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 24 | 4 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 9.25% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 6.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 457 | 50.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 137 | 15.09% |
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 | 870 | 755 | 107 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,083 | $80,938 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,000 | $67,917 | $56,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,761 | $48,417 | $26,766 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,417 | $44,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,929 | $47,083 | $27,168 |
| Some College | $35,714 | $40,114 | $27,083 |
$36,929
Average Earnings
$47,083
Average Male
$27,168
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.91% of South Whitley residents speak only English, while 3.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,218 | 205 | 16.83% |
| Multiple | 20 | 4 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
16.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.04%
Male Poverty Rate
16.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Whitley is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Whitley is White, with 16.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.53% |
| High School | 10.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.66% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,786 | $72,475 |
| Households | $55,000 | $64,803 |
| Married Families | $80,588 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,818 | $48,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
75
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 7.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
74.71%
Born in South Whitley
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
97.49% of South Whitley residents were born in the United States, with 74.71% having been born in Indiana. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,813 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,814 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,815 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,816 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,817 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,818 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,814 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 1,816 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,820 | 90 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | -24 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 1,754 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,743 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,746 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,749 | -10 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 1,759 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,762 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,768 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,774 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 1,784 | 0 | 0% |