Whiting, Indiana
Whiting: City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
About
Whiting is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,997 and a population density of 598 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,814 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Whiting
| Population : | 4,814 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 46394 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 8.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 587 feet / 179 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:58:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Whiting is located at 41°40'47"N 87°29'40"W (41.6797600, -87.4944900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Whiting decreased by 3.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,997 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,960 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,936 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,900 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,868 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,878 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,843 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,815 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,786 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,765 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,814 | 1.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,143 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,652 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,339 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,585 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 82.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,263 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
Whiting zip code is 46394.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 18089
Whiting, Whiting's, Whiting's Crossing, Whiting's Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,240 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $512 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $776 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,835 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,764,667 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 354,817 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,985 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,166 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,206 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,645 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 932 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 469 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 305 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,228 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,457 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,118.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.08 |
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Schools in Whiting
College & universities near Whiting, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150172 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Whiting (IN) | 46394 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Whiting, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Whiting
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whiting Post Office | Whiting (IN) | 46394 |
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Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gary | 80,294 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Hammond | 75,342 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Gary | 74,693 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Merrillville | 34,916 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,906 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,593 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| Hobart | 27,913 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| East Chicago | 27,742 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Munster | 22,483 | Town in the U. |
| Highland | 22,283 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Griffith | 16,032 | Town in Calumet and St. |
| Dyer | 15,955 | Town in Indiana |
| Cedar Lake | 13,588 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,850 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,486 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Whiting distances to largest Indiana cities
