Whiteland, IN Demographics

A map of Whiteland's Population by Race

Whiteland, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,173, a large increase from the 4,599 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.1% White, 6.9% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whiteland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whiteland has become considerably more 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 Whiteland, that probability was 17.6% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whiteland is ranked the 132nd 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). Whiteland was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whiteland's White Population

4,508 residents of Whiteland, or 87.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whiteland is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Whiteland ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Whiteland's population has decreased from 90.7% to 87.1%.

Whiteland is more White than neighboring New Whiteland (85% White), Greenwood (74.1% White), and Southport (56.8% White). Whiteland is less White than neighboring Franklin (90% White), and Bargersville (87.3% White).

Whiteland's Black Population

356 residents of Whiteland, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whiteland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Whiteland ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's Black population has grown by an estimated 1048.4%. Black residents' share of Whiteland's population has increased from 0.7% to 6.9%.

Whiteland is more Black than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Black), Franklin (2.7% Black), Greenwood (5.6% Black), Southport (0% Black), and Bargersville (3.2% Black).

Whiteland's Asian Population

89 residents of Whiteland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whiteland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Whiteland ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 89.4%. Asian residents' share of Whiteland's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Whiteland is more Asian than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Asian), and Franklin (1.5% Asian). Whiteland is less Asian than neighboring Greenwood (9% Asian), Southport (34.3% Asian), and Bargersville (5.1% Asian).

Whiteland's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Whiteland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whiteland is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Whiteland ranks 315th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Whiteland's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.1%.

Whiteland is more Hispanic than neighboring Bargersville (0.9% Hispanic). Whiteland is less Hispanic than neighboring New Whiteland (3.3% Hispanic), Franklin (2.7% Hispanic), Greenwood (7.6% Hispanic), and Southport (4.4% Hispanic).

Whiteland's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Whiteland, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whiteland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Whiteland ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whiteland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Whiteland is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Whiteland (0% Native American/Other), Franklin (0.1% Native American/Other), Greenwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Southport (0.2% Native American/Other). Whiteland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bargersville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Whiteland's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Whiteland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whiteland is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Whiteland ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiteland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Whiteland's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.3%.

Whiteland is less Multiracial than neighboring New Whiteland (11.7% Multiracial), Franklin (3% Multiracial), Greenwood (3.4% Multiracial), Southport (4.4% Multiracial), and Bargersville (2.6% 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.