Census ACS · #265 MSA
Terre Haute Metro Area
The Terre Haute, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 168,850 residents. The median household income is $55,380 and the median home value is $132,000.
168,850
Population
115
People / sq mi
$55,380
Median Income
$132,000
Median Home Value
The Terre Haute CBSA covers 1,465 sq mi of land at 115.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$55,380
Median Household Income
$31,520
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Terre Haute metro's price level is 87.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $55,380 has the buying power of $63,077 in average-priced US metros.
87.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$63,077
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$55,380
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$132,000
Median Home Value
$857
Median Rent
68.0%
Homeownership
Education
90.4%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
4.9%
Work From Home
22.7 min
Avg Commute
22.4%
Foreign Born
Terre Haute spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terre Haute, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 168,850 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #265 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Terre Haute metro area is $55,380, with a per capita income of $31,520.
The Terre Haute, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Terre Haute, In CBSA (45460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.