Demographics & People — Whiting, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,554 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
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| Median Age | 33.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,610 |
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| Family Households | 1,137 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5485 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,356 |
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| Black or African American | 250 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,521 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,310 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,054 |
| Other groups | 1,783 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,631 |
| Polish | 412 |
| German | 282 |
| English | 248 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 235 |
| Slovak | 225 |
| Irish | 216 |
Language
| English Only | 2,844 |
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| Spanish | 1,377 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,286 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 173 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,299 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Whiting, Indiana.
