Whiting, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Whiting, Indiana Summary

Life in Whiting research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Whiting over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Whiting:

  • The population in Whiting is 4,571.

  • The median home value in Whiting is $148,700.

  • The median income in Whiting is $50,590.

  • The median rent in Whiting is $891.

  • The unemployment rate in Whiting is 8.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Whiting is 24.5%.

Whiting SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
5

Whiting, IN Crime Report

96
Total Crimes
2,118.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.86%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Whiting
/ 100k People
Indiana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 96 2,118.3 2,140.9 2,324.2
Violent Crime 7 154.5 357.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 7.5 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 62.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 7 154.5 253.0 268.2
Property Crime 89 1,963.8 1,783.2 1,954.4
Burglary 9 198.6 280.4 269.8
Larceny 67 1,478.4 1,274.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 13 286.8 228.5 282.7

Whiting, IN Photos

Whiting Business District
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Hoosier Theater Building In Whiting
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Whiting Public School
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Rankings for Whiting in Indiana

Map Of Whiting, IN

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Population over time in Whiting

Year Population % Change
2021 4,571 -5.7%
2020 4,845 -0.3%
2019 4,858 -0.2%
2018 4,870 -0.7%
2017 4,905 -0.5%
2016 4,930 -0.6%
2015 4,962 -0.7%
2014 4,997 -0.3%
2013 5,013 -0.2%
2012 5,021 -

Race / Ethnicity in Whiting

White
45.1% (2,062)
African American
5.2% (237)
American Indian
0.6% (29)
Asian
0.3% (12)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.9% (40)
Hispanic
47.9% (2,191)
Race Whiting IN USA
White 45.1% 77.8% 59.4%
African American 5.2% 9.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 47.9% 7.3% 18.4%

Gender in Whiting

Female
53.9% (2,463)
Male
46.1% (2,108)
Gender Whiting IN USA
Female 53.9% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 46.1% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Whiting for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (319)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (411)
High School / GED
42.0% (1,919)
Some College
15.0% (685)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (365)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (594)
Master's Degree
4.0% (182)
Professional Degree
2.0% (91)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Whiting IN USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 15.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 13.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Whiting, Indiana

Less than $10,000
8.7% (39,914)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (28,383)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (45,236)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.1% (69,185)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (40,801)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (75,986)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (51,150)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (61,498)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (21,583)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (23,357)
Income Whiting IN USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 5.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 3.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.1% 9.3% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 18.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 15.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 6.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 5.4% 9.5%

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