West Terre Haute, IN Demographics

A map of West Terre Haute's Population by Race

West Terre Haute, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,092, a decrease from the 2,157 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% White, 1.4% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Terre Haute, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Terre Haute has become considerably 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 West Terre Haute, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 7.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Terre Haute is ranked the 222nd 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). West Terre Haute was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Terre Haute's White Population

2,017 residents of West Terre Haute, or 96.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Terre Haute is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. West Terre Haute ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has increased from 93.2% to 96.4%.

West Terre Haute is more White than neighboring Dresser (44.4% White), St. Mary of the Woods (90.6% White), Terre Haute (78.7% White), and Tecumseh (90% White). West Terre Haute is less White than neighboring Toad Hop (100% White).

West Terre Haute's Black Population

17 residents of West Terre Haute, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Terre Haute is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. West Terre Haute ranks 448th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's Black population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Black residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

West Terre Haute is more Black than neighboring Toad Hop (0% Black), and Tecumseh (0% Black). West Terre Haute is less Black than neighboring Dresser (55.6% Black), St. Mary of the Woods (4.1% Black), and Terre Haute (8.7% Black).

West Terre Haute's Asian Population

0 residents of West Terre Haute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Terre Haute is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. West Terre Haute ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Terre Haute is less Asian than neighboring St. Mary of the Woods (2% Asian), Terre Haute (2.1% Asian), and Tecumseh (4.2% Asian).

West Terre Haute's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Terre Haute, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Terre Haute is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Terre Haute ranks 531st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

West Terre Haute is less Hispanic than neighboring Terre Haute (4.4% Hispanic).

West Terre Haute's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of West Terre Haute, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Terre Haute is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Terre Haute ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

West Terre Haute is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toad Hop (0% Native American/Other), Dresser (0% Native American/Other), St. Mary of the Woods (0% Native American/Other), Terre Haute (0.7% Native American/Other), and Tecumseh (0% Native American/Other).

West Terre Haute's Multiracial Population

29 residents of West Terre Haute, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Terre Haute is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Terre Haute ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Terre Haute's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Terre Haute's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.4%.

West Terre Haute is more Multiracial than neighboring Toad Hop (0% Multiracial), and Dresser (0% Multiracial). West Terre Haute is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Mary of the Woods (3.3% Multiracial), Terre Haute (5.4% Multiracial), and Tecumseh (5.8% 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.