South Whitley, IN Demographics

A map of South Whitley's Population by Race

South Whitley, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,660, a decrease from the 1,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 1.7% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Hispanic, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Whitley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Whitley has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Whitley, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 7.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Whitley is ranked the 259th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Whitley was ranked the 239th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Whitley's White Population

1,594 residents of South Whitley, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Whitley is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. South Whitley ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of South Whitley's population has increased from 93.5% to 96.0%.

South Whitley is more White than neighboring Larwill (56.7% White), Sidney (93.5% White), Pierceton (81.3% White), Columbia City (88.2% White), and North Manchester (88.3% White).

South Whitley's Black Population

2 residents of South Whitley, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Whitley is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. South Whitley ranks 279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of South Whitley's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

South Whitley is more Black than neighboring Sidney (0% Black). South Whitley is less Black than neighboring Larwill (0.9% Black), Pierceton (1.9% Black), Columbia City (0.3% Black), and North Manchester (3.5% Black).

South Whitley's Asian Population

29 residents of South Whitley, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Whitley is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. South Whitley ranks 489th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2800.0%. Asian residents' share of South Whitley's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.7%.

South Whitley is more Asian than neighboring Larwill (1.4% Asian), Sidney (0% Asian), Pierceton (0% Asian), Columbia City (0.2% Asian), and North Manchester (0% Asian).

South Whitley's Hispanic Population

6 residents of South Whitley, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Whitley is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Whitley ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Whitley's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

South Whitley is less Hispanic than neighboring Larwill (1.9% Hispanic), Sidney (5.7% Hispanic), Pierceton (12.9% Hispanic), Columbia City (6.7% Hispanic), and North Manchester (2.8% Hispanic).

South Whitley's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of South Whitley, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Whitley is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Whitley ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Whitley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

South Whitley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larwill (0% Native American/Other), Sidney (0% Native American/Other), and Pierceton (0% Native American/Other). South Whitley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia City (1% Native American/Other).

South Whitley's Multiracial Population

21 residents of South Whitley, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Whitley is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Whitley ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whitley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Multiracial residents' share of South Whitley's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.3%.

South Whitley is more Multiracial than neighboring Sidney (0.8% Multiracial). South Whitley is less Multiracial than neighboring Larwill (39.1% Multiracial), Pierceton (3.9% Multiracial), Columbia City (3.6% Multiracial), and North Manchester (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.