City · Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute, city, in Vigo County, Indiana. Terre Haute had 58,764 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 58,389 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,427 (±31). GEOID 1875428.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,764
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,389 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,427 ±31
Median household income
$43,126
±$2,119 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$115,700
±$5,429 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$922
±$32 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Terre Haute and what county is it in?
Terre Haute is a city in Vigo County, Indiana. It covers 34.8 square miles of land, 1,679 residents per square mile in 2020.
Terre Haute is in the Terre Haute, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Terre Haute lies mostly within Harrison Township (Vigo County) and reaches into Lost Creek Township and Honey Creek Township (Vigo County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Terre Haute, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,764 people lived in Terre Haute on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 58,389 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,427 (±31).
| Measure | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,427 ±31 | 106,109 | −2,246 |
| Households | 23,220 ±559 | 42,399 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.05 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 26,372 ±477 | 46,891 | no clear change |
Terre Haute's population since 2000
From 59,614 in 2000 to 58,764 in 2025: down 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Terre Haute as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Terre Haute?
The median resident of Terre Haute is 32.9 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.7%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±1.0 | 36.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±0.8 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 51.1% ±0.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.7% ±1.2 pts | 84.0% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9% ±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±1.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±1.8 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.6% ±2.0 pts | 82.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Terre Haute earn?
Half of Terre Haute's 23,220 households earn less than $43,126 a year (±$2,119), against $52,976 in Vigo County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $44,805 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,126 ±$2,119 | $52,976 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,129 ±$2,860 | $73,677 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,369 ±$1,081 | $30,731 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7% ±2.2 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.9% ±4.7 pts | 23.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.6% ±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% ±1.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±2.5 pts | 86.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Terre Haute?
Owners occupy 52.2% of Terre Haute's occupied homes and renters 47.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 by its owner (±$5,429). The median renter pays $922 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,700 ±$5,429 | $148,500 | +$18,844 |
| Median gross rent | $922 ±$32 | $924 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±4.4 pts | 45.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,041 ±$36 | $1,134 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.2% ±2.4 pts | 61.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.8% ±2.4 pts | 38.3% | – |
| Housing units | 26,372 ±477 | 46,891 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5% ±2.2 pts | 70.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±1.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.7% ±2.2 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.7% ±1.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Terre Haute building?
Builders took permits for 234 new housing units in Terre Haute in 2025 (50 in single-family houses), 4.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Terre Haute work and get to work?
73.8% of Terre Haute's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Terre Haute | Vigo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5% ±1.5 pts | 57.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8% ±2.2 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±1.0 | 19.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Terre Haute?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Terre Haute, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $16,058 (Tract 3) to $75,129 (Tract 14).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 16Vigo County | 5,466 | $63,650 |
| Tract 17Vigo County | 3,992 | $44,461 |
| Tract 15Vigo County | 3,516 | $56,852 |
| Tract 14Vigo County | 3,373 | $75,129 |
| Tract 10Vigo County | 3,087 | $56,707 |
| Tract 3Vigo County | 2,957 | $16,058 |
| Tract 111.02Vigo County | 2,921 | $17,215 |
| Tract 11Vigo County | 2,774 | $34,013 |
| Tract 18Vigo County | 2,669 | $35,691 |
| Tract 6Vigo County | 2,632 | $36,902 |
| Tract 111.01Vigo County | 2,536 | $40,130 |
| Tract 4Vigo County | 2,472 | $37,988 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Terre Haute) · Census block assignment files
How does Terre Haute compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Terre Haute is the 697th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 16th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Terre Haute ranks 1,043rd of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 638th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,043rd | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 1,033rd | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 974th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 436th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 38th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 356th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 998th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,059th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 470th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,016th | 1,088 |
Terre Haute's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Terre Haute with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Terre Haute?
1 of the 57 figures for Terre Haute on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Terre Haute are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Terre Haute.