Whitley County, IN
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Whitley County Overview
34,259
TOTAL POPULATION
17,275
MALE POPULATION
16,984
FEMALE POPULATION
101.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,515
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,465
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,636
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,815
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,885
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Whitley County Area Codes
Race in Whitley County
The most populous races in Whitley County are White / Caucasian (32,432 | 94.7%), Two or more Races (1,392 | 4.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (816 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 75 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 106 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 816 | 2.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 59 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 32,432 | 94.7% |
| Two or more Races | 1,392 | 4.1% |
| Some other Race | 195 | 0.6% |
| Total | 34,259 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Whitley County
The most populous ancestries reported in Whitley County are German (11,126 | 32.5%), English (3,374 | 9.9%), Irish (3,010 | 8.8%), American (2,922 | 8.5%), and European (1,993 | 5.8%), together accounting for 65.5% of all Whitley County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 6 | 0.0% |
| American | 2,922 | 8.5% |
| Apache | 19 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 84 | 0.3% |
| Austrian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 84 | 0.3% |
| Bhutanese | 72 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 9 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 42 | 0.1% |
| British | 256 | 0.7% |
| Burmese | 29 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 25 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 28 | 0.1% |
| Cree | 6 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 8 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 15 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakian | 27 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 9 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 392 | 1.1% |
| Eastern European | 19 | 0.1% |
| English | 3,374 | 9.9% |
| European | 1,993 | 5.8% |
| Finnish | 18 | 0.1% |
| French | 927 | 2.7% |
| French Canadian | 138 | 0.4% |
| German | 11,126 | 32.5% |
| Greek | 88 | 0.3% |
| Hungarian | 80 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 56 | 0.2% |
| Indonesian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 4 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 3,010 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 698 | 2.0% |
| Korean | 25 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 35 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 51 | 0.2% |
| Lithuanian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 28 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 617 | 1.8% |
| Northern European | 16 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 130 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 43 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 472 | 1.4% |
| Potawatomi | 3 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 135 | 0.4% |
| Romanian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 39 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 253 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 536 | 1.6% |
| Seminole | 36 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 35 | 0.1% |
| South African | 5 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 30 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 27 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 11 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 315 | 0.9% |
| Swiss | 176 | 0.5% |
| Thai | 37 | 0.1% |
| Ute | 1 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 151 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 12 | 0.0% | View All 64 Rows |
Immigrants in Whitley County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Whitley County came from Europe (153 | 0.4%), Asia (107 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (77 | 0.2%), Latin America (77 | 0.2%), and Brazil (42 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Whitley County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 25 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 107 | 0.3% |
| Brazil | 42 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 42 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 35 | 0.1% |
| China | 16 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 23 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 77 | 0.2% |
| England | 11 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 153 | 0.4% |
| Germany | 38 | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | 11 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 29 | 0.1% |
| Israel | 15 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 4 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 77 | 0.2% |
| Latvia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 35 | 0.1% |
| Moldova | 16 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 38 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 18 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 40 | 0.1% |
| Scotland | 27 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| South America | 42 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 29 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 40 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 21 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 20 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 38 | 0.1% | View All 33 Rows |
Sex and Age in Whitley County
Sex and Age in Whitley County
The most populous age groups in Whitley County are 60 to 64 Years (1,519 | 8.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,414 | 8.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,010 (5.9%) | 1,020 (6.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,019 (5.9%) | 1,084 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,343 (7.8%) | 1,032 (6.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,144 (6.6%) | 964 (5.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,010 (5.9%) | 858 (5.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 975 (5.6%) | 1,086 (6.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,021 (5.9%) | 1,003 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,108 (6.4%) | 921 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 960 (5.6%) | 1,060 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,096 (6.3%) | 999 (5.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,123 (6.5%) | 1,162 (6.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,051 (6.1%) | 1,032 (6.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,519 (8.8%) | 1,414 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 993 (5.8%) | 918 (5.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 917 (5.3%) | 1,016 (6.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 666 (3.9%) | 551 (3.2%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 174 (1.0%) | 321 (1.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 146 (0.9%) | 543 (3.2%) |
| Total | 17,275 (100.0%) | 16,984 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Whitley County
Median Family Size in Whitley County
The median family size in Whitley County is 2.89 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,738 | 79.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (710 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 7,738 (79.7%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 710 (7.3%) | 2.46 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,259 (13.0%) | 2.83 |
| Total Families | 9,707 (100.0%) | 2.89 |
Median Household Size in Whitley County
The median household size in Whitley County is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,259 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (4,119 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 7,738 (56.0%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 710 (5.1%) | 2.67 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,259 (9.1%) | 3.08 |
| Non-family | 4,119 (29.8%) | 1.25 |
| Total Households | 13,826 (100.0%) | 2.45 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whitley County
Out of a total of 13,826 households in Whitley County, 9,707 (70.2%) are family households, while 4,119 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,069, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,286.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,286 (23.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 5,069 (36.7%) | 695 (5.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,973 (14.3%) | 103 (0.7%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,573 (11.4%) | 35 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 801 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 165 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 126 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,707 (70.2%) | 4,119 (29.8%) |
Female Fertility in Whitley County
Fertility by Age in Whitley County
Average fertility rate in Whitley County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 120.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 353 (88.9%) | 120.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 44 (11.1%) | 14.0 |
| Total | 397 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whitley County
66.2% of women with births (397) in Whitley County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 38.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 219 (62.0%) | 134 (38.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 263 (66.2%) | 134 (33.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Whitley County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 193 (48.6%) | 93.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 78 (19.7%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 102 (25.7%) | 67.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (6.0%) | 81.0 |
| Total | 397 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whitley County
33.8% of women with births in Whitley County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 92 (47.7%) | 101 (52.3%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 45 (57.7%) | 33 (42.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 263 (66.2%) | 134 (33.8%) |
Income in Whitley County
Income Overview in Whitley County
Per Capita Income in Whitley County is $36,515, while median incomes of families and households are $86,465 and $73,636 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 34,259 | $36,515 |
| Median Family Income | 9,707 | $86,465 |
| Mean Family Income | 9,707 | $104,161 |
| Median Household Income | 13,826 | $73,636 |
| Mean Household Income | 13,826 | $89,600 |
| Income Deficit | 9,707 | $11,815 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 34,259 | 39.06% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 34,259 | 60.94¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 34,259 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Whitley County
Average Earnings in Whitley County are $43,280, $54,473 for men and $33,195 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 9,990 (53.3%) | $54,473 |
| Female | 8,748 (46.7%) | $33,195 |
| Total | 18,738 (100.0%) | $43,280 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whitley County
The most common earnings brackets in Whitley County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,503 | 15.0%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (770 | 8.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 252 (2.5%) | 478 (5.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 234 (2.3%) | 474 (5.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 221 (2.2%) | 350 (4.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 141 (1.4%) | 361 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 332 (3.3%) | 293 (3.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 188 (1.9%) | 319 (3.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 152 (1.5%) | 317 (3.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 115 (1.1%) | 168 (1.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 211 (2.1%) | 273 (3.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 81 (0.8%) | 326 (3.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 661 (6.6%) | 573 (6.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 332 (3.3%) | 725 (8.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 299 (3.0%) | 770 (8.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 492 (4.9%) | 544 (6.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 551 (5.5%) | 468 (5.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 796 (8.0%) | 555 (6.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,310 (13.1%) | 537 (6.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 757 (7.6%) | 297 (3.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,503 (15.0%) | 494 (5.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,362 (13.6%) | 426 (4.9%) |
| Total | 9,990 (100.0%) | 8,748 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whitley County
Average earnings in Whitley County are $58,305 for men and $35,860 for women, a difference of 38.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,602. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,443, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,143.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $55,203 | $27,143 |
| High School Diploma | $53,602 | $30,448 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $57,860 | $35,826 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,830 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,500 | $57,443 |
| Total | $58,305 | $35,860 |
Family Income in Whitley County
Family Income Brackets in Whitley County
According to the Whitley County family income data, there are 2,145 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 136 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 243 | 2.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 136 | 1.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 311 | 3.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 408 | 4.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 815 | 8.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,048 | 21.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,951 | 20.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,145 | 22.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 942 | 9.7% |
| $200,000+ | 699 | 7.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whitley County
7+ person families (106 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Whitley County with $119,145 per family, while 2-person families (5,313 | 54.7%) have the highest median income of $39,994 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 5,313 (54.7%) | $79,989 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,942 (20.0%) | $91,020 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,430 (14.7%) | $103,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 758 (7.8%) | $98,438 |
| 6-Person Families | 158 (1.6%) | $89,583 |
| 7+ Person Families | 106 (1.1%) | $119,145 |
| Total | 9,707 (100.0%) | $86,465 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Whitley County
The median family income in Whitley County is $86,465, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,096) having the highest median family income of $145,417, while families with no earners (1,643) have the lowest median family income of $49,254, accounting for 11.3% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,643 (16.9%) | $49,254 |
| 1 Earner | 2,657 (27.4%) | $65,927 |
| 2 Earners | 4,311 (44.4%) | $98,425 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,096 (11.3%) | $145,417 |
| Total | 9,707 (100.0%) | $86,465 |
Household Income in Whitley County
Household Income Brackets in Whitley County
With 2,931 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Whitley County, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 387 households (2.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 387 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 401 | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 788 | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,037 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,562 | 11.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,931 | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,489 | 18.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,489 | 18.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 982 | 7.1% |
| $200,000+ | 747 | 5.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Whitley County
The median household income in Whitley County is $73,636, with the highest median household income of $86,547 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,587 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,990, with 543 households (3.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 543 (3.9%) | $53,990 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,885 (28.1%) | $83,997 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 5,587 (40.4%) | $86,547 |
| 65+ Years | 3,811 (27.6%) | $55,060 |
| Total | 13,826 (100.0%) | $73,636 |
Poverty in Whitley County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitley County
With 9.2% poverty level for males and 9.1% for females among the residents of Whitley County, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 63 males (35.6%) and 105 females (15.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 180 (17.8%) | 104 (10.8%) |
| 5 Years | 63 (35.6%) | 12 (11.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 240 (18.6%) | 159 (12.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 121 (13.7%) | 105 (15.7%) |
| 15 Years | 52 (20.9%) | 2 (1.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (6.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 223 (16.0%) | 133 (11.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 136 (6.9%) | 240 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 142 (7.1%) | 163 (8.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 76 (3.4%) | 182 (8.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 114 (4.5%) | 141 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 157 (8.3%) | 111 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 64 (6.6%) | 137 (10.2%) |
| Total | 1,568 (9.2%) | 1,522 (9.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whitley County
According to the poverty statistics in Whitley County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 830 (82.2%) | 859 (89.2%) |
| 5 Years | 114 (64.4%) | 96 (88.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,053 (81.4%) | 1,095 (87.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 760 (86.3%) | 566 (84.4%) |
| 15 Years | 197 (79.1%) | 153 (98.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 495 (100.0%) | 466 (93.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,170 (84.0%) | 1,035 (88.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,827 (93.1%) | 1,845 (88.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,862 (92.9%) | 1,813 (91.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,133 (96.6%) | 1,957 (91.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,410 (95.5%) | 2,298 (94.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,737 (91.7%) | 1,807 (94.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 911 (93.4%) | 1,211 (89.8%) |
| Total | 15,499 (90.8%) | 15,201 (90.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whitley County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whitley County show that 2.2% or 172 of the total 7,738 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.7%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 4,875 (98.2%) | 88 (1.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,125 (97.2%) | 61 (2.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 462 (95.3%) | 23 (4.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 104 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,566 (97.8%) | 172 (2.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whitley County
According to the poverty data in Whitley County, 26.9% or 191 single-father households and 18.8% or 237 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 165 households (41.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (79.7%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 22 (8.2%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 165 (41.6%) | 103 (15.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 4 (8.7%) | 130 (79.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 191 (26.9%) | 237 (18.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whitley County
The poverty data for Whitley County shows that 172 of the married-couple family households (2.2%) and 428 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (4.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 134 household (64.1%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 88 (1.8%) | 26 (3.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 61 (2.8%) | 268 (25.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 23 (4.7%) | 134 (64.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 172 (2.2%) | 428 (21.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Whitley County
Employment by Class of Employer in Whitley County
Among the 16,934 employed individuals in Whitley County, private company employees (11,789 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,009 | 11.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (975 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 11,789 | 69.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 544 | 3.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 975 | 5.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 2,009 | 11.9% |
| Local Government Employees | 971 | 5.7% |
| State Government Employees | 413 | 2.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 152 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 81 | 0.5% |
| Total | 16,934 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Whitley County
According to the labor force statistics for Whitley County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,347), 65.4% or 17,885 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 715 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.4% or 1,843 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 84 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 775 (45.5%) | 84 (10.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,606 (86.0%) | 165 (10.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,843 (89.4%) | 50 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,795 (88.7%) | 65 (3.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,454 (85.3%) | 93 (2.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,903 (89.1%) | 109 (2.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,558 (74.8%) | 36 (2.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,942 (66.2%) | 117 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 857 (22.3%) | 5 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 161 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17,885 (65.4%) | 715 (4.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whitley County
According to labor force statistics for Whitley County, 82.7% of individuals (14,497) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,530) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 464 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 90.4% or 5,329 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.4% or 68 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 594 (53.8%) | 126 (11.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 4,720 (76.0%) | 161 (2.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 5,329 (90.4%) | 165 (2.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,849 (89.1%) | 143 (3.3%) |
| Total | 14,497 (82.7%) | 561 (3.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Whitley County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whitley County are Management (1,425 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,255 | 7.3%), Community & Social Service (1,140 | 6.6%), Health Technologists (770 | 4.5%), and Business & Financial (701 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whitley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.7%), Legal Services & Support (82.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (86.8%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (81.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 940 (66.0%) | 485 (34.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 250 (35.7%) | 451 (64.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 485 (69.5%) | 213 (30.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 119 (50.2%) | 118 (49.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 332 (84.7%) | 60 (15.3%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 34 (49.3%) | 35 (50.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 323 (28.3%) | 817 (71.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 202 (56.7%) | 154 (43.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 14 (82.4%) | 3 (17.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 88 (13.3%) | 576 (86.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 19 (18.4%) | 84 (81.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 304 (24.2%) | 951 (75.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 208 (27.0%) | 562 (73.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,302 (44.1%) | 2,917 (55.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Whitley County are Cleaning & Maintenance (698 | 4.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (586 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (555 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (360 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (180 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Whitley County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (86.2%), Security & Protection (80.6%), and Law Enforcement (77.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.0%), Personal Care & Service (85.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 39 (7.0%) | 516 (93.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 145 (80.6%) | 35 (19.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 50 (86.2%) | 8 (13.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 95 (77.9%) | 27 (22.1%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 178 (30.4%) | 408 (69.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 369 (52.9%) | 329 (47.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 52 (14.4%) | 308 (85.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 783 (32.9%) | 1,596 (67.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whitley County are Office & Administration (1,769 | 10.3%), and Sales & Related (1,412 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 550 (39.0%) | 862 (61.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 452 (25.6%) | 1,317 (74.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,002 (31.5%) | 2,179 (68.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whitley County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (973 | 5.7%), Construction & Extraction (911 | 5.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (221 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 218 (98.6%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 840 (92.2%) | 71 (7.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 963 (99.0%) | 10 (1.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,021 (96.0%) | 84 (4.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whitley County are Production (2,488 | 14.5%), Transportation (1,127 | 6.6%), and Material Moving (668 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,605 (64.5%) | 883 (35.5%) |
| Transportation | 972 (86.3%) | 155 (13.8%) |
| Material Moving | 463 (69.3%) | 205 (30.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,040 (71.0%) | 1,243 (29.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Whitley County
Employment Industries in Whitley County
The major employment industries in Whitley County include Manufacturing (4,782 | 27.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,522 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (1,717 | 10.0%), Construction (1,094 | 6.4%), and Educational Services (1,029 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whitley County
The Whitley County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (83.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 435 (92.0%) | 38 (8.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 978 (89.4%) | 116 (10.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 3,096 (64.7%) | 1,686 (35.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 342 (70.7%) | 142 (29.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 799 (46.5%) | 918 (53.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 670 (84.5%) | 123 (15.5%) |
| Utilities | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 153 (58.2%) | 110 (41.8%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 153 (24.7%) | 466 (75.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 118 (86.1%) | 19 (13.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 150 (52.4%) | 136 (47.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 296 (43.3%) | 388 (56.7%) |
| Educational Services | 170 (16.5%) | 859 (83.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 536 (21.2%) | 1,986 (78.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 36 (27.7%) | 94 (72.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 273 (45.1%) | 333 (54.9%) |
| Public Administration | 326 (57.6%) | 240 (42.4%) |
| Total | 9,148 (53.3%) | 8,019 (46.7%) |
Education in Whitley County
School Enrollment in Whitley County
The most common levels of schooling among the 7,384 students in Whitley County are high school (1,980 | 26.8%), middle school (1,743 | 23.6%), and elementary school (1,389 | 18.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 485 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 643 | 8.7% |
| Elementary School | 1,389 | 18.8% |
| Middle School | 1,743 | 23.6% |
| High School | 1,980 | 26.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,011 | 13.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 133 | 1.8% |
| Total | 7,384 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whitley County
Out of a total of 7,384 students who are enrolled in schools in Whitley County, 1,255 (17.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,129 (83.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 138 (44.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,152 (88.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 325 (86.7%) | 50 (13.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,596 (83.0%) | 328 (17.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,885 (84.3%) | 351 (15.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,152 (88.3%) | 153 (11.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 382 (76.7%) | 116 (23.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 224 (84.9%) | 40 (15.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 390 (83.0%) | 80 (17.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 174 (55.8%) | 138 (44.2%) |
| Total | 6,129 (83.0%) | 1,255 (17.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whitley County
Business (1,398 | 24.7%), education (956 | 16.9%), science & technology (725 | 12.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (464 | 8.2%), and arts & humanities (393 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 5,655 individuals in Whitley County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 146 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 464 | 8.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 107 | 1.9% |
| Psychology | 156 | 2.8% |
| Social Sciences | 198 | 3.5% |
| Engineering | 391 | 6.9% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 11 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 725 | 12.8% |
| Business | 1,398 | 24.7% |
| Education | 956 | 16.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 185 | 3.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 282 | 5.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 136 | 2.4% |
| Communications | 107 | 1.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 393 | 7.0% |
| Total | 5,655 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Whitley County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whitley County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whitley County are males with 2 vehicles (4,056, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,489, making up 51.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 291 (3.2%) | 93 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 957 (10.7%) | 1,024 (12.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,056 (45.2%) | 3,489 (43.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 2,045 (22.8%) | 1,859 (23.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,113 (12.4%) | 839 (10.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 511 (5.7%) | 642 (8.1%) |
| Total | 8,973 (100.0%) | 7,946 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Whitley County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whitley County are 30 to 34 minutes (2,159 commuters, 13.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,131 commuters, 13.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,097 commuters, 13.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 813 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,036 | 13.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,052 | 13.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,131 | 13.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,097 | 13.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,224 | 7.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,159 | 13.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 856 | 5.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 726 | 4.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 853 | 5.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 408 | 2.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 312 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Whitley County
The most common commute times in Whitley County are 20 to 24 minutes (1,322 commuters, 15.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,119 commuters, 15.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 368 (4.4%) | 445 (6.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 917 (10.9%) | 1,119 (15.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,081 (12.8%) | 971 (13.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,087 (12.9%) | 1,044 (14.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,322 (15.7%) | 775 (10.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 698 (8.3%) | 526 (7.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,190 (14.1%) | 969 (13.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 314 (3.7%) | 542 (7.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 476 (5.7%) | 250 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 533 (6.3%) | 320 (4.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 234 (2.8%) | 174 (2.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 199 (2.4%) | 113 (1.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whitley County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Whitley County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (1,245, 14.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,293, 17.8%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 654 (7.8%) | 293 (4.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 572 (6.8%) | 235 (3.2%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 669 (8.0%) | 282 (3.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 974 (11.6%) | 615 (8.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,245 (14.8%) | 965 (13.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 880 (10.4%) | 1,222 (16.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 831 (9.9%) | 1,293 (17.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 620 (7.4%) | 586 (8.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 240 (2.9%) | 201 (2.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 333 (4.0%) | 348 (4.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 98 (1.2%) | 156 (2.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 25 (0.3%) | 52 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 694 (8.2%) | 395 (5.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 584 (6.9%) | 605 (8.4%) |
| Total | 8,419 (100.0%) | 7,248 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Whitley County
Occupancy by Ownership in Whitley County
Of the total 13,826 dwellings in Whitley County, owner-occupied units account for 11,232 (81.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,594 (18.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 11,232 | 81.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,594 | 18.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Whitley County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,286 | 23.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 5,764 | 41.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,076 | 15.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,700 | 19.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whitley County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,345 (71.4%) | 941 (28.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 4,822 (83.7%) | 942 (16.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,741 (83.9%) | 335 (16.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,324 (86.1%) | 376 (13.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 11,232 (81.2%) | 2,594 (18.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whitley County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 758 (69.8%) | 328 (30.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,648 (74.6%) | 1,244 (25.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 3,933 (85.2%) | 683 (14.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,893 (89.5%) | 339 (10.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whitley County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,464 | 17.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,964 | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,639 | 19.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,948 | 21.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,284 | 16.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,106 | 8.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 421 | 3.0% |
| Total | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Whitley County
Median Income by Occupancy in Whitley County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 11,232 (81.2%) | $82,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,594 (18.8%) | $46,157 |
| Average | 13,826 (100.0%) | $73,636 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whitley County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 125 (1.1%) | 68 (2.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 96 (0.9%) | 93 (3.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 188 (1.7%) | 211 (8.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 202 (1.8%) | 130 (5.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 339 (3.0%) | 115 (4.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 709 (6.3%) | 330 (12.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,110 (9.9%) | 457 (17.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,314 (20.6%) | 623 (24.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,089 (18.6%) | 394 (15.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,351 (20.9%) | 144 (5.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,709 (15.2%) | 29 (1.1%) |
| Total | 11,232 (100.0%) | 2,594 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whitley County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 486 (4.3%) | 42 (1.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,501 (13.4%) | 165 (6.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,595 (23.1%) | 642 (24.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,199 (10.7%) | 797 (30.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,331 (29.7%) | 607 (23.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,297 (11.6%) | 65 (2.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 464 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 196 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 163 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,232 (100.0%) | 2,594 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Whitley County
Housing Structures in Whitley County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 11,817 | 85.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 211 | 1.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 160 | 1.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 112 | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 315 | 2.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 579 | 4.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 632 | 4.6% |
| Total | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whitley County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 10,711 (90.6%) | 1,106 (9.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 49 (23.2%) | 162 (76.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 36 (22.5%) | 124 (77.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 315 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 579 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 436 (69.0%) | 196 (31.0%) |
| Total | 11,232 (81.2%) | 2,594 (18.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whitley County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 3 (0.0%) | 52 (2.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 47 (0.4%) | 645 (24.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,517 (22.4%) | 1,188 (45.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 4,731 (42.1%) | 489 (18.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 3,934 (35.0%) | 220 (8.5%) |
| Total | 11,232 (100.0%) | 2,594 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whitley County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 5,304 (47.2%) | 1,339 (51.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,295 (20.4%) | 248 (9.6%) |
| Electricity | 2,744 (24.4%) | 837 (32.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 107 (0.9%) | 60 (2.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 114 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 589 (5.2%) | 110 (4.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 79 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,232 (100.0%) | 2,594 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Whitley County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 274 (2.4%) | 239 (9.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,274 (20.3%) | 1,329 (51.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,829 (43.0%) | 700 (27.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 3,855 (34.3%) | 326 (12.6%) |
| Total | 11,232 (100.0%) | 2,594 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Whitley County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whitley County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,850 | 7,382 |
| Median Property Value | $193,900 | $187,400 |
| Median Household Income | $67,303 | $1,268 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $503 | $163 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,422 | $44 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whitley County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 395 (10.3%) | 141 (1.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 412 (10.7%) | 748 (10.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,289 (59.5%) | 4,888 (66.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 392 (10.2%) | 1,237 (16.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 248 (6.4%) | 212 (2.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 62 (1.6%) | 88 (1.2%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 52 (1.3%) | 68 (0.9%) |
| Total | 3,850 (100.0%) | 7,382 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whitley County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 115 (3.0%) | 236 (3.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 417 (10.8%) | 106 (1.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 384 (10.0%) | 312 (4.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 484 (12.6%) | 325 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 850 (22.1%) | 626 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 613 (15.9%) | 1,464 (19.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 546 (14.2%) | 1,476 (20.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 441 (11.5%) | 1,805 (24.4%) |
| Total | 3,850 (100.0%) | 7,382 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whitley County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,303 (33.8%) | 90,461 (1,225.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 849 (22.1%) | 3,257 (44.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 429 (11.1%) | 1,797 (24.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,211 (31.5%) | 1,092 (14.8%) |
| Total | 3,850 (100.0%) | 7,382 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whitley County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,030 (26.8%) | 23 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 946 (24.6%) | 1,823 (24.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,793 (46.6%) | 2,435 (33.0%) |
| Total | 3,850 (100.0%) | 7,382 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Whitley County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitley County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,211 (92.9%) | 168 (7.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 5,589 (92.0%) | 484 (8.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,054 (87.4%) | 297 (12.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,328 (89.7%) | 384 (10.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,468 (87.3%) | 505 (12.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,050 (93.1%) | 298 (6.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,377 (88.2%) | 586 (11.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,812 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,323 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31,212 (92.0%) | 2,722 (8.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whitley County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,211 (92.9%) | 168 (7.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 5,589 (92.0%) | 484 (8.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,054 (87.4%) | 297 (12.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whitley County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,668 (95.3%) | 132 (4.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,203 (89.7%) | 483 (10.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,220 (92.2%) | 523 (7.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,574 (88.5%) | 723 (11.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 12,476 (93.5%) | 861 (6.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whitley County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 823 (34.6%) | 1,511 (63.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,248 (20.5%) | 4,619 (76.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 228 (9.7%) | 1,856 (78.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 488 (13.2%) | 2,886 (77.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 549 (13.8%) | 2,991 (75.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 570 (13.1%) | 3,691 (84.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 744 (15.0%) | 3,838 (77.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,688 (96.8%) | 1,983 (52.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,306 (99.3%) | 1,390 (59.8%) |
| Total | 10,644 (31.4%) | 24,765 (73.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whitley County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 17 (1.7%) | 10 (1.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 172 (5.5%) | 164 (5.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 198 (5.9%) | 257 (7.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 933 (13.9%) | 782 (11.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 499 (26.4%) | 386 (20.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 451 (46.3%) | 788 (58.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whitley County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (1.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 23 (0.7%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (0.5%) | 18 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 276 (4.1%) | 234 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 266 (14.0%) | 112 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 224 (23.0%) | 519 (38.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 17 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 55 (1.6%) | 78 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 180 (2.7%) | 244 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 93 (4.9%) | 47 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 146 (15.0%) | 315 (23.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 129 (4.2%) | 153 (5.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 121 (3.6%) | 124 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 246 (3.7%) | 309 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 53 (2.8%) | 79 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 159 (16.3%) | 190 (14.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.3%) | 54 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 404 (6.0%) | 477 (7.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 183 (9.7%) | 182 (9.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 304 (31.2%) | 622 (46.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 18 (0.6%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 18 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 85 (1.3%) | 114 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (0.6%) | 76 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (5.1%) | 194 (14.4%) |
Technology Access in Whitley County
Computing Device Access in Whitley County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 11,077 | 80.1% |
| Smartphone | 12,009 | 86.9% |
| Tablet | 8,470 | 61.3% |
| No Computing Device | 777 | 5.6% |
| Total | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Whitley County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 91 | 0.7% |
| Broadband Home | 9,017 | 65.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,311 | 16.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 833 | 6.0% |
| No Internet | 1,572 | 11.4% |
| Total | 13,826 | 100.0% |
Whitley County Summary
Whitley County is located in the northeastern part of Indiana, in the United States. It is bordered by Allen County to the north, Noble County to the east, Kosciusko County to the south, and DeKalb County to the west. The county seat is Columbia City. The county was established in 1835 and named after Colonel William Whitley, a Revolutionary War hero.
Geography
Whitley County covers an area of 437 square miles and is located in the Eastern Corn Belt Plains region of Indiana. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,065 feet. The county is drained by the Eel River, which flows through the center of the county. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Wawasee, Lake Tippecanoe, and Lake Gage.
Climate
Whitley County has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50°F, with average highs in the summer reaching around 80°F and average lows in the winter reaching around 20°F. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Whitley County had a population of 33,292. The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $45,945, and the median family income was $54,945. The per capita income was $21,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Whitley County's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including dairy farms, hog farms, and grain farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill, a plastics factory, and a paper mill.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Whitley County Historical Museum, the Whitley County Courthouse, and the Whitley County Fairgrounds.
Education
Whitley County is served by the Whitley County Consolidated School Corporation, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Columbia City Christian School and Whitley County Christian School.
The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech Community College, and Trine University.
Conclusion
Whitley County is a rural county located in northeastern Indiana. It is home to a diverse economy, with agriculture and manufacturing being the main industries. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, as well as several educational institutions. The county has a population of 33,292, with a median household income of $45,945.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Whitley County?
Total Population of Whitley County is 34,259.
What is the Total Male Population of Whitley County?
Total Male Population of Whitley County is 17,275.
What is the Total Female Population of Whitley County?
Total Female Population of Whitley County is 16,984.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whitley County?
There are 101.71 Males per 100 Females in Whitley County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whitley County?
There are 98.32 Females per 100 Males in Whitley County.
What is the Median Population Age in Whitley County?
Median Population Age in Whitley County is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whitley County
Average Family Size in Whitley County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whitley County
Average Household Size in Whitley County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whitley County?
Per Capita income in Whitley County is $36,515.
What is the Median Family Income in Whitley County?
Median Family Income in Whitley County is $86,465.
What is the Median Household income in Whitley County?
Median Household Income in Whitley County is $73,636.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whitley County?
Income or Wage Gap in Whitley County is 39.1%.
Women in Whitley County earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Whitley County?
Family Income Deficit in Whitley County is $11,815.
Families that are below poverty line in Whitley County earn $11,815 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whitley County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whitley County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whitley County?
There are 17,885 People in the Labor Forcein in Whitley County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whitley County?
65.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Whitley County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whitley County?
Unemployment Rate in Whitley County is 4.0%.