Whitestown, IN Demographics
A map of Whitestown's Population by Race
Whitestown, Indiana has an estimated population of 12,466, a large increase from the 10,178 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 9.9% Asian, 4.6% Black, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whitestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Whitestown 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 Whitestown, that probability was 42.3% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Whitestown is ranked the 70th 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). Whitestown was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Whitestown's White Population
9,572 residents of Whitestown, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whitestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Whitestown ranks 641st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's White population has grown by an estimated 25.6%. White residents' share of Whitestown's population has increased from 74.9% to 76.8%.
Whitestown is less White than neighboring Zionsville (85.2% White), Lebanon (88% White), Brownsburg (77.4% White), Ulen (90.8% White), and Pittsboro (85.8% White).
Whitestown's Black Population
568 residents of Whitestown, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whitestown is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Whitestown ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Whitestown's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.6%.
Whitestown is more Black than neighboring Lebanon (0.6% Black), Ulen (0% Black), and Pittsboro (2.2% Black). Whitestown is less Black than neighboring Zionsville (4.7% Black), and Brownsburg (12.4% Black).
Whitestown's Asian Population
1,234 residents of Whitestown, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whitestown is higher than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Whitestown ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.1%. Asian residents' share of Whitestown's population has increased from 9.1% to 9.9%.
Whitestown is more Asian than neighboring Zionsville (4.3% Asian), Lebanon (0.2% Asian), Brownsburg (1.1% Asian), Ulen (0% Asian), and Pittsboro (0% Asian).
Whitestown's Hispanic Population
521 residents of Whitestown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whitestown is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Whitestown ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Whitestown's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.
Whitestown is more Hispanic than neighboring Zionsville (3.4% Hispanic), and Ulen (0% Hispanic). Whitestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Lebanon (7.8% Hispanic), Brownsburg (5.4% Hispanic), and Pittsboro (4.5% Hispanic).
Whitestown's Native American/Other Population
64 residents of Whitestown, 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 Whitestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Whitestown ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whitestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Whitestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zionsville (0% Native American/Other), Lebanon (0% Native American/Other), Brownsburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Ulen (0% Native American/Other). Whitestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pittsboro (3% Native American/Other).
Whitestown's Multiracial Population
507 residents of Whitestown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whitestown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Whitestown ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Whitestown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Whitestown's population has decreased from 4.6% to 4.1%.
Whitestown is more Multiracial than neighboring Zionsville (2.4% Multiracial), Lebanon (3.4% Multiracial), and Brownsburg (3.5% Multiracial). Whitestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Ulen (9.2% Multiracial), and Pittsboro (4.4% 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.