Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute: The most populous city in Vigo County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in western Indiana. Terre Haute is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Indiana State University campus and the Vigo County Historical Museum.
About
Terre Haute is a city located in the county of Vigo in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,785 and a population density of 665 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,410 inhabitants.
The city was created 213 years ago in 1810.
Quick Facts about Terre Haute
| Population : | 60,410 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Vigo County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 930, 812 |
| Area : | 91.35 km2 |
| Official name : | Terre Haute |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital city : | Terre Haute is capital of Vigo County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1811 (213 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 02:51:05 (18th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 47802 |
| Density : | 661 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Terre Haute is located at 39°28'0"N 87°24'50"W (39.4667000, -87.4139100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Terre Haute decreased by 0.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,785 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,993 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 61,176 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,921 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,785 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,596 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,683 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,816 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60,775 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,622 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,410 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,849 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,033 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,335 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,139 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 53.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 525 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,068 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $720 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,759 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,491 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,225 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 247,902 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 218,478 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,054 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,738 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,060 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 165 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 403 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 86 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 497 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 879.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.39 |
Best Things to Do in Terre Haute
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Where ot Eat in Terre Haute
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Where to Stay in Terre Haute
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Other Places in Terre Haute
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People born in Terre Haute (145)
People born in Terre Haute, including artist Zhivago Duncan, science fiction writer Philip José Farmer, labor and political leader Eugene V. Debs, .
List
- Mick Mars (American guitarist) he was born in 04/05/1951
- Theodore Dreiser (American novelist and journalist (1871-1945)) he was born in 27/08/1871
- Kylie Hutson (American female pole vaulter) she was born in 27/11/1987
- Birch Bayh (American lawyer and politician (1928-2019)) he was born in 22/01/1928
- W. Albert Noyes (chemist) he was born in 18/04/1898
- Brian D. Kerns (American politician) he was born in 22/05/1957
- Hubert Dreyfus (American philosopher) he was born in 15/10/1929
- Charlie Saikley (American volleyball player) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Christopher Kyle (American screenwriter) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Chuck Holmes (American actress) he was born in 05/05/1945
- Claude Thornhill (American pianist, composer and arranger) he was born in 10/08/1909
- Paul Dresser (American musician) he was born in 22/04/1858
- Edward A. Pease (American politician) he was born in 22/05/1951
- Edward Wilkerson (American bandleader) he was born in 27/07/1953
- William H. Harrison (Wyoming politician (1896-1990)) he was born in 10/08/1896
- Greg Bell (athletics competitor) he was born in 07/11/1930
- Greg Land (American comic book artist) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Hank Roberts (American cellist) he was born in 24/03/1954
Schools in Terre Haute
College & universities near Terre Haute, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151324 | Indiana State University | Terre Haute (IN) | 47809 |
| 150765 | J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy | Terre Haute (IN) | 47807 |
| 152381 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) | 47876-1099 |
| 152318 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803-3920 |
| 150400 | DePauw University | Greencastle (IN) | 46135-1772 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Terre Haute, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Terre Haute
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| R Post Office | Terre Haute (IN) | 47803 |
| West Terre Hau Post Office | West Terre Haute (IN) | 47885 |
| Terre Hau Post Office | Terre Haute (IN) | 47802 |
| Saint Mary Of The Wood Post Office | Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) | 47876 |
| North Terre Hau Post Office | Terre Haute (IN) | 47805 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Terre Haute , Illinois township in Henderson County, Illinois with a population of 236 people.
Other cities in Vigo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vigo County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Terre Haute | 4,305 | Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Vigo | 3,941 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| West Terre Haute | 2,198 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Harrison | 1,546 | Township in Harrison County, Indiana |
| Lewis | 1,435 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Prairieton | 1,200 | Township in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Prairie Creek | 1,171 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
| Seelyville | 1,004 | City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Dewey | 901 | Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana |
Distance to Other Cities
Terre Haute distances to largest Indiana cities
