White County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Indiana

The population of White County, Indiana is 24,709 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $66,143, the median home value is $163,000, and the median age is 42.5.

The population of White County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (24,685 → 24,833), a +0.04% annualized rate.

White County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,709

Population

+0.04%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$66,143

Median Income

$163,000

Median Home Value

White County covers 505 sq mi of land at 48.9 people per square mile.

About White County, IN

White County is a county in Indiana with a population of 24,709. It ranks #62 among counties in Indiana by population. The median age is 42.5, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in White County is $66,143, below the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,000, with monthly rent averaging $853. The homeownership rate of 79.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in White County reflects 18.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

White County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of White County had a population of 24,685 in 2010 and 24,833 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,833 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.04%.

24,833

Population (2024)

24,685

Population (2010)

24,833

Peak (2024)

0.04%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	24,685	-	-	estimate
2011	24,594	-91	-0.37%	estimate
2012	24,467	-127	-0.52%	estimate
2013	24,404	-63	-0.26%	estimate
2014	24,436	+32	+0.13%	estimate
2015	24,279	-157	-0.64%	estimate
2016	24,105	-174	-0.72%	estimate
2017	24,178	+73	+0.30%	estimate
2018	24,168	-10	-0.04%	estimate
2019	24,197	+29	+0.12%	estimate
2020	24,674	+477	+1.97%	estimate
2021	24,648	-26	-0.11%	estimate
2022	24,654	+6	+0.02%	estimate
2023	24,775	+121	+0.49%	estimate
2024	24,833	+58	+0.23%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.0%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.5

Median Age

49.6%

Female

50.4%

Male

20.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

7.8%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

10.8%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.4%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.9%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,143$-3,908 vs state
Mean household income	$81,327
Per-capita income	$33,178
Poverty rate	5.5%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	57.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

25.9%

Professional & business services

17.4%

Construction

8.4%

Finance & real estate

7.5%

Retail trade

7.3%

Education & health care

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

Agriculture

3.9%

The largest employment sector in White County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

79.5%

Public transit

6.2%

Work from home

23.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$163,000$-38,600 vs state

Median home value

$853

Median rent

79.3%

Homeownership rate

12,926

Total housing units

76.3%

Occupied

23.7%

Vacant

20.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.8%

With health insurance

93.0%

With broadband internet

20.0%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

14.6%

With a disability

91.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.3%

High School+

18.3%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

White County, Indiana has a population of 24,709 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 49 people per square mile.

The population of White County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (24,685 → 24,833), a +0.04% annualized rate.

The median household income in White County, Indiana is $66,143, with mean (average) household income of $81,327 and per-capita income of $33,178. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In White County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in White County, Indiana is 42.5 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

The median home value in White County is $163,000 and median monthly rent is $853. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,926 total housing units, 23.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in White County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 25.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with White County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.