Whitley County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,618 | — | #1,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,083 | +3.9% | #668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,400 | -22.2% | #1,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $934 | -19.7% | #1,256 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.3% | #778 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Whitley County has a population of 34,618, making it the #1,349 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Whitley County is $78,083, ranking #668 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Whitley County is $219,400 (-22.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $934/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.8%.
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94.0% of residents in Whitley County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Whitley County, Indiana
Whitley County, Indiana has a total population of 34,618, making it the 1,349th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Whitley County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Whitley County is $78,083, which ranks #668 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Whitley County is $219,400, 22.2% below the national median. Renters in Whitley County pay a median gross rent of $934 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Whitley County, 23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Whitley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Whitley County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.