Whiting, IN Demographics
A map of Whiting's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 2,238 | 49.1% |
White | 2,027 | 44.5% |
Black | 144 | 3.2% |
Multiracial | 112 | 2.5% |
Asian | 23 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.3% |
Whiting, Indiana had a population of 4,559 in 2020. It was 44.5% White, 3.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 49.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Whiting, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is the 141st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Whiting's White Population
2,027 residents of Whiting identify as White, or 44.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Whiting considerably less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #689 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is more White than neighboring East Chicago (6.1% White), Hammond (30.4% White), Burnham (12.1% White), Calumet City (7.4% White), and Dolton (2.8% White).
Whiting's Black Population
144 residents of Whiting identify as Black, or 3.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Whiting slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is less Black than neighboring East Chicago (39.3% Black), Hammond (25.1% Black), Burnham (59.8% Black), Calumet City (72% Black), and Dolton (90.2% Black).
Whiting's Asian Population
23 residents of Whiting identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Whiting roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is more Asian than neighboring East Chicago (0.2% Asian), Burnham (0.3% Asian), Calumet City (0.1% Asian), and Dolton (0.2% Asian). Whiting is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (0.8% Asian).
Whiting's Hispanic Population
2,238 residents of Whiting identify as Hispanic, or 49.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Whiting considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is more Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (40.2% Hispanic), Burnham (25.6% Hispanic), Calumet City (18% Hispanic), and Dolton (4.4% Hispanic). Whiting is less Hispanic than neighboring East Chicago (52.6% Hispanic).
Whiting's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Whiting identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Whiting roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #408 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Chicago (0.5% Native American/Other), Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other), Burnham (0.4% Native American/Other), Calumet City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dolton (0.6% Native American/Other).
Whiting's Multiracial Population
112 residents of Whiting identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Whiting roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Whiting is ranked #517 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Whiting is more Multiracial than neighboring East Chicago (1.3% Multiracial), Burnham (1.8% Multiracial), Calumet City (1.9% Multiracial), and Dolton (1.9% Multiracial). Whiting is less Multiracial than neighboring Hammond (2.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.