West College Corner, IN

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2021 Population

493

2.38% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.5

2.94% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.1%

28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,125

14.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$83,800

2.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West College Corner, IN had a population of 493 people with a median age of 31.5 and a median household income of $58,125. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West College Corner, IN declined from 505 to 493, a −2.38% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,833 to $58,125, a 14.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West College Corner, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.32%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (3.25%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.811%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.203%).

None of the households in West College Corner, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West College Corner, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in West College Corner, IN was $83,800, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in West College Corner, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West College Corner, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West College Corner, IN is home to a population of 493 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.811% of West College Corner, IN residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (431 people) in West College Corner, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41 White (Hispanic) and 16 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of West College Corner, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West College Corner, IN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West College Corner, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West College Corner, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
431 ± 136
White (Hispanic)
41 ± 40
Black or African American (Hispanic)
16 ± 23

11.6%

Hispanic Population

57 people

11.6% of the people in West College Corner, IN are hispanic (57 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West College Corner, IN as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.811%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

0.99%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2021, 0.811% of West College Corner, IN residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West College Corner, IN was 0.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West College Corner, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
4 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21

West College Corner, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West College Corner, IN employs 269 people. The largest industries in West College Corner, IN are Educational Services (68 people), Retail Trade (35 people), and Manufacturing (31 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,810), Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,375), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,875).

Employment

Occupations

269

2021 Value

± 96

18%

1 Year growth

± 45.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West College Corner, IN grew at a rate of 18%, from 228 employees to 269 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West College Corner, IN, are Sales & Related Occupations (43 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (34 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (30 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West College Corner, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

269

2021 Value

± 96

18%

1 Year growth

± 45.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West College Corner, IN grew at a rate of 18%, from 228 employees to 269 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West College Corner, IN, are Educational Services (68 people), Retail Trade (35 people), and Manufacturing (31 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West College Corner, IN, though some of these residents may live in West College Corner, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,174

Median earning men ± $20,567

$33,580

Median earning women ± $6,359

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,810), Manufacturing ($32,321), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,063), Retail Trade ($33,906), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West College Corner, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.95%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 57% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.95%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West College Corner, IN was $83,800 in 2021, which is 0.342 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $82,000 to $83,800, a 2.2% increase. The homeownership rate in West College Corner, IN is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West College Corner, IN have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West College Corner, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$83,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,023

$134

Median Property Taxes

±$56

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West College Corner, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West College Corner, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2021

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in West College Corner, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West College Corner, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in West College Corner, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,125

Median Household Income

± $14,786

203

Number of Households

± 67

In 2021, the median household income of the 203 households in West College Corner, IN grew to $58,125 from the previous year's value of $50,833.

The following chart displays the households in West College Corner, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West College Corner, IN is from Indiana.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (87%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Motorcycle (4.09%)

In 2021, 87% of workers in West College Corner, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who used a motorcycle to get to work (4.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West College Corner, IN have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.2% of the workforce in West College Corner, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West College Corner, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West College Corner, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West College Corner, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West College Corner, IN (50 out of 493 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West College Corner, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of West College Corner, IN has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 8.11% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 30.2% between 18 and 34 years, 28.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.49%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

8.11%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West College Corner, IN grew by 152% from 2.57% to 6.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West College Corner, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.