Whitley County Summary

Life in Whitley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Whitley County 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 Whitley County:

  • The population in Whitley County is 34,259.

  • The median home value in Whitley County is $251,089.

  • The median income in Whitley County is $73,636.

  • The median rent in Whitley County is $902.

  • The unemployment rate in Whitley County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Whitley County is 9.1%.

  • The average high in Whitley County is 67.4° and there are 90.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Whitley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Whitley County

Columbia City, IN Population 9,478

Churubusco, IN Population 1,829

South Whitley, IN Population 1,273

Tri-Lakes, IN Population 1,258

Larwill, IN Population 405

Map Of Whitley County

Whitley County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Whitley County is 67.4°.

  • There are 77.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.7 inches of rain each year with 10.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:21 hours of sun each day in Whitley County.

StatWhitley County
Mean High67.4
Nice Days77.62
Rainfall90.7
Snowfall10.0
Sunny_hours4:21
67.4°
Average High
90.7
Inches of Rain

Whitley County Photos

Columbia City Downtown
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Columbia City Indiana City Hall
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Columbia City Indiana Courthouse
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Whitley County Demographics

Population over time in Whitley County

The current population in Whitley County is 34,259. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 34,048 0.4%
2021 33,899 0.5%
2020 33,730 -

Gender in Whitley County

  • Whitley County is 49.6% female with 16,984 female residents.

  • Whitley County is 50.4% male with 17,274 male residents.

Female
49.6% (16,984)
Male
50.4% (17,274)
Gender Whitley County IN USA
Female 49.6% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Whitley County

Whitley County is:

  • 93.3% White with 31,966 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 106 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 59 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 75 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 112 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 1,125 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 816 Hispanic residents.

White
93.3% (31,966)
African American
0.3% (106)
American Indian
0.2% (59)
Asian
0.2% (75)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (112)
Two Or More
3.3% (1,125)
Hispanic
2.4% (816)

Table: Whitley County By Race

Race Whitley County IN USA
White 93.3% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Whitley County, Indiana

  • 2.8% of households in Whitley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Whitley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Whitley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Whitley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Whitley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Whitley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Whitley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.0% of households in Whitley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Whitley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Whitley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.8% (946)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (988)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.7% (1,947)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (2,574)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (3,882)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.2% (7,277)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.0% (6,152)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.0% (6,182)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (2,448)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (1,858)
Income Whitley County IN USA
Less than $10,000 2.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.2% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.0% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.0% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Whitley County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Whitley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Whitley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Whitley County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Whitley County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Whitley County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Whitley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Whitley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Whitley County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Whitley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (685)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,055)
High School / GED
37% (12,675)
Some College
20% (6,851)
Associate's Degree
12% (4,111)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (5,824)
Master's Degree
5% (1,712)
Professional Degree
1% (342)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Whitley County IN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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