Whiting, IN Demographics

A map of Whiting's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,959	2,238	65.3%	49.1%
White	1,350	2,027	29.8%	44.5%
Black	155	144	3.4%	3.2%
Multiracial	52	112	1.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	16	15	0.4%	0.3%
Asian	0	23	0.0%	0.5%

Whiting, Indiana has an estimated population of 4,532, a less than 1% change from the 4,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% Hispanic, 29.8% White, 3.4% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whiting, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whiting has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Whiting, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whiting is ranked the 141st 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). Whiting was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whiting's White Population

1,350 residents of Whiting, or 29.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whiting is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Whiting ranks 689th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's White population has declined by an estimated 33.4%. White residents' share of Whiting's population has decreased from 44.5% to 29.8%.

Whiting is more White than neighboring East Chicago (6.1% White), Burnham (9.4% White), Calumet City (5.6% White), and Dolton (5.1% White). Whiting is less White than neighboring Hammond (32.5% White).

Whiting's Black Population

155 residents of Whiting, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whiting is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Whiting ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of Whiting's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Whiting is less Black than neighboring East Chicago (36.1% Black), Hammond (22.5% Black), Burnham (63.6% Black), Calumet City (75.1% Black), and Dolton (89.7% Black).

Whiting's Asian Population

0 residents of Whiting, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whiting is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Whiting ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Whiting's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Whiting is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (1.5% Asian), Burnham (0.2% Asian), Calumet City (0.2% Asian), and Dolton (0.2% Asian).

Whiting's Hispanic Population

2,959 residents of Whiting, or 65.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whiting is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Whiting ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Whiting's population has increased from 49.1% to 65.3%.

Whiting is more Hispanic than neighboring East Chicago (57.2% Hispanic), Hammond (40.2% Hispanic), Burnham (25.8% Hispanic), Calumet City (16.3% Hispanic), and Dolton (1.9% Hispanic).

Whiting's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Whiting, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whiting is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Whiting ranks 425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whiting's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Whiting is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Chicago (0.2% Native American/Other), Burnham (0.3% Native American/Other), Calumet City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dolton (0.3% Native American/Other). Whiting is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other).

Whiting's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Whiting, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whiting is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Whiting ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whiting's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Whiting's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.1%.

Whiting is more Multiracial than neighboring East Chicago (0.5% Multiracial), and Burnham (0.7% Multiracial). Whiting is less Multiracial than neighboring Hammond (2.7% Multiracial), Calumet City (2.6% Multiracial), and Dolton (2.7% 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.