State
County
Land Area (mi²)
34.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,745.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.25%
Growth Since 2010
-0.77%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
185,649
World Population Review
Terre Haute, Indiana Population 2021
60,316
Terre Haute is a city located in Vigo County Indiana. It is also the county seat of Vigo County. With a 2020 population of 60,316, it is the 14th largest city in Indiana and the 635th largest city in the United States . Terre Haute is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,785 in 2010. Terre Haute reached it's highest population of 72,500 in 1960. Spanning over 35 miles, Terre Haute has a population density of 1,746 people per square mile.
The average household income in Terre Haute is $51,139 with a poverty rate of 26.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $731 per month, and the median house value is $78,700. The median age in Terre Haute is 32.5 years, 31.5 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
Terre Haute Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Terre Haute was:
- White: 82.16%
- Black or African American: 10.71%
- Two or more races: 4.30%
- Asian: 1.55%
- Other race: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Terre Haute, Indiana is 60,316 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 60,775.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 60,785.
Terre Haute, Indiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185,649 | -359 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 186,008 | -359 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 186,367 | -359 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 186,726 | -120 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 186,846 | -395 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 187,241 | -124 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 187,365 | -875 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 188,240 | -849 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 189,089 | -466 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 189,555 | 14 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 189,541 | 18 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 189,523 | 0.00% |
Terre Haute Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,851 | 82.16% |
| Black or African American | 6,496 | 10.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2,608 | 4.30% |
| Asian | 943 | 1.55% |
| Some Other Race | 616 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 143 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
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Terre Haute Population by Race
Terre Haute Population Pyramid $2021
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Terre Haute Population by Age
Terre Haute Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,249 | 2.28 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 10,898 | 1.32 | 40.4 |
| Married | 7,791 | 3.1 | 77.3 |
| Female | 3,419 | 3.11 | 40.5 |
| Male | 1,141 | 3.35 | 40.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Terre Haute Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,381 | 3.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,133 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 12,009 | 32.35% |
| Some College | 8,254 | 22.24% |
| Associates Degree | 2,947 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,011 | 13.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,385 | 9.12% |
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Terre Haute Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Terre Haute Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,912 | 26,605 | 7,261 |
| Black | 3,942 | 3,250 | 669 |
| Hispanic | 945 | 653 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 759 | 615 | 75 |
| Asian | 455 | 407 | 254 |
| Other Race | 349 | 283 | 36 |
| Native American | 132 | 83 | |
| Islander | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.82%.
Terre Haute Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,000
Average Earnings
$31,565
Average Male
$25,484
Average Female
Terre Haute Earnings by Educational Attainment
Terre Haute Language by Age
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Terre Haute Language
94.73% of Terre Haute residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
Terre Haute Language
Terre Haute Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,339 | 10,798 | 24.35% |
| Black | 4,681 | 1,824 | 38.97% |
| Multiple | 2,203 | 682 | 30.96% |
| Hispanic | 981 | 334 | 34.05% |
| Asian | 773 | 274 | 35.45% |
| Other | 413 | 150 | 36.32% |
| Native | 28 | 18 | 64.29% |
26.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.13%
Male Poverty Rate
27.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Terre Haute
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terre Haute is Native, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terre Haute is White, with 24.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.98%.
Terre Haute Poverty
Terre Haute Poverty Rate by Education
Terre Haute Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Terre Haute Married by Age and Sex
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Terre Haute Marriage
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.
Terre Haute Marital Status by Race
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Terre Haute Marital Status
Terre Haute Veterans by War
Terre Haute Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,059 | 7.53% |
| Black | 434 | 7.93% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 27 | 3.53% |
| Other Race | 26 | 5.10% |
| Native American | 13 | 9.85% |
Terre Haute Veterans by Race
Terre Haute Veterans by Education
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12.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
Terre Haute Veterans by Education
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55.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Terre Haute Employment by Age
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Terre Haute Employment by Race
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Terre Haute Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.76%
Native Born
3.24%
Foreign Born
2.40%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.76% of Terre Haute residents were born in the United States, with 71.54% having been born in Indiana. 2.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Terre Haute Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,316 | -153 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 60,469 | -153 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 60,622 | -153 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 60,775 | -41 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 60,816 | 133 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 60,683 | 87 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 60,596 | -189 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 60,785 | -136 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 60,921 | -255 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 61,176 | 183 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 60,993 | 206 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 60,787 | 1,173 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 59,614 | 2,131 | 0.36% |
| 1990 | 57,483 | -3,642 | -0.61% |
| 1980 | 61,125 | -9,210 | -1.39% |
| 1970 | 70,335 | -2,165 | -0.30% |
| 1960 | 72,500 | 8,286 | 1.22% |
| 1950 | 64,214 | 1,521 | 0.24% |
| 1940 | 62,693 | -117 | -0.02% |
| 1930 | 62,810 | -3,273 | -0.51% |
| 1920 | 66,083 | 7,926 | 1.29% |
| 1910 | 58,157 | 21,484 | 4.72% |
| 1900 | 36,673 | 6,456 | 1.96% |
| 1890 | 30,217 | 4,175 | 1.50% |
| 1880 | 26,042 | 9,939 | 4.92% |
| 1870 | 16,103 | 7,509 | 6.48% |
| 1860 | 8,594 | 4,543 | 7.81% |
| 1850 | 4,051 | 0.00% |