Terre Haute, IN Demographics

A map of Terre Haute's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	46,010	45,184	78.7%	77.4%
Black	5,076	6,221	8.7%	10.7%
Multiracial	3,151	2,999	5.4%	5.1%
Hispanic	2,560	2,273	4.4%	3.9%
Asian	1,216	1,027	2.1%	1.8%
Native American/Other	414	685	0.7%	1.2%

Terre Haute, Indiana has an estimated population of 58,427, a less than 1% change from the 58,389 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 8.7% Black, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Terre Haute, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Terre Haute has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Terre Haute, that probability was 38.5% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Terre Haute is ranked the 15th 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). Terre Haute was ranked the 15th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Terre Haute's White Population

46,010 residents of Terre Haute, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Terre Haute is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Terre Haute ranks 622nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Terre Haute's population has increased from 77.4% to 78.7%.

Terre Haute is more White than neighboring Dresser (44.4% White). Terre Haute is less White than neighboring North Terre Haute (89.6% White), West Terre Haute (96.4% White), Toad Hop (100% White), and St. Mary of the Woods (90.6% White).

Terre Haute's Black Population

5,076 residents of Terre Haute, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Terre Haute is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Terre Haute ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Black residents' share of Terre Haute's population has decreased from 10.7% to 8.7%.

Terre Haute is more Black than neighboring North Terre Haute (2.4% Black), West Terre Haute (0.8% Black), Toad Hop (0% Black), and St. Mary of the Woods (4.1% Black). Terre Haute is less Black than neighboring Dresser (55.6% Black).

Terre Haute's Asian Population

1,216 residents of Terre Haute, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Terre Haute is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Terre Haute ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Asian residents' share of Terre Haute's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Terre Haute is more Asian than neighboring Dresser (0% Asian), North Terre Haute (0.4% Asian), West Terre Haute (0% Asian), Toad Hop (0% Asian), and St. Mary of the Woods (2% Asian).

Terre Haute's Hispanic Population

2,560 residents of Terre Haute, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Terre Haute is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Terre Haute ranks 240th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Terre Haute's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.4%.

Terre Haute is more Hispanic than neighboring Dresser (0% Hispanic), North Terre Haute (1.4% Hispanic), West Terre Haute (0% Hispanic), Toad Hop (0% Hispanic), and St. Mary of the Woods (0% Hispanic).

Terre Haute's Native American/Other Population

414 residents of Terre Haute, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Terre Haute is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Terre Haute ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Terre Haute's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Terre Haute is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dresser (0% Native American/Other), Toad Hop (0% Native American/Other), and St. Mary of the Woods (0% Native American/Other). Terre Haute is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Terre Haute (1% Native American/Other), and West Terre Haute (1.4% Native American/Other).

Terre Haute's Multiracial Population

3,151 residents of Terre Haute, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Terre Haute is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Terre Haute ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Terre Haute's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Terre Haute's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Terre Haute is more Multiracial than neighboring Dresser (0% Multiracial), North Terre Haute (5.3% Multiracial), West Terre Haute (1.4% Multiracial), Toad Hop (0% Multiracial), and St. Mary of the Woods (3.3% 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.