Whiting, IA

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Whiting Map

Whiting Overview

894
TOTAL POPULATION
426
MALE POPULATION
468
FEMALE POPULATION
91.03
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.86
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,521
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,786
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
382
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Whiting Zip Codes

Whiting Area Codes

Race in Whiting

The most populous races in Whiting are White / Caucasian (735 | 82.2%), Two or more Races (82 | 9.2%), and Native / Alaskan (56 | 6.3%).
Race in Whiting
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American171.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino475.3%
Native / Alaskan566.3%
White / Caucasian73582.2%
Two or more Races829.2%
Some other Race40.4%
Total894100.0%

Ancestry in Whiting

The most populous ancestries reported in Whiting are German (321 | 35.9%), Irish (148 | 16.6%), English (136 | 15.2%), Dutch (65 | 7.3%), and Swedish (51 | 5.7%), together accounting for 80.6% of all Whiting residents.
Ancestry in Whiting
Ancestry# Population% Population
African91.0%
American384.3%
Canadian30.3%
Central American10.1%
Cherokee10.1%
Colombian30.3%
Croatian20.2%
Cuban40.4%
Czechoslovakian80.9%
Danish151.7%
Dutch657.3%
English13615.2%
European151.7%
French50.6%
French Canadian131.5%
German32135.9%
Irish14816.6%
Italian20.2%
Mexican374.1%
Norwegian232.6%
Polish141.6%
Puerto Rican20.2%
Russian161.8%
Salvadoran10.1%
Scandinavian161.8%
Scotch-Irish30.3%
Scottish283.1%
Sioux273.0%
South American30.3%
Subsaharan African91.0%
Swedish515.7%
Welsh131.5%
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Immigrants in Whiting

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Whiting came from Central America (4 | 0.4%), Latin America (4 | 0.4%), and Mexico (4 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Whiting residents.
Immigrants in Whiting
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America40.4%
Latin America40.4%
Mexico40.4%
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Sex and Age in Whiting

Sex and Age in Whiting

The most populous age groups in Whiting are 10 to 14 Years (53 | 12.4%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (49 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Whiting
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (2.6%)13 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years27 (6.3%)23 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years53 (12.4%)38 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years16 (3.8%)39 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years6 (1.4%)7 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Years9 (2.1%)11 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years6 (1.4%)18 (3.8%)
35 to 39 Years13 (3.0%)45 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years19 (4.5%)23 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years18 (4.2%)12 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years48 (11.3%)49 (10.5%)
55 to 59 Years24 (5.6%)36 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years44 (10.3%)26 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years51 (12.0%)42 (9.0%)
70 to 74 Years41 (9.6%)23 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years12 (2.8%)26 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.9%)11 (2.4%)
85 Years and over24 (5.6%)26 (5.6%)
Total426 (100.0%)468 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whiting

Median Family Size in Whiting

The median family size in Whiting is 2.68 persons per family, with single male/father families (19 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (194 | 73.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Whiting
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple194 (73.5%)2.49
Single Male/Father19 (7.2%)3.47
Single Female/Mother51 (19.3%)3.10
Total Families264 (100.0%)2.68

Median Household Size in Whiting

The median household size in Whiting is 2.28 persons per household, with single male/father households (19 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (96 | 26.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Whiting
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple194 (53.9%)2.49
Single Male/Father19 (5.3%)3.47
Single Female/Mother51 (14.2%)3.24
Non-family96 (26.7%)1.10
Total Households360 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whiting

Out of a total of 360 households in Whiting, 264 (73.3%) are family households, while 96 (26.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 154, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 86.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whiting
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-86 (23.9%)
2-Person Households154 (42.8%)10 (2.8%)
3-Person Households70 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households10 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total264 (73.3%)96 (26.7%)

Female Fertility in Whiting

Fertility by Age in Whiting

Average fertility rate in Whiting is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 167.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Whiting
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)167.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whiting

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whiting
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Whiting

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whiting
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (16.7%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (83.3%)156.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whiting

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whiting
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Whiting

Income Overview in Whiting

Per Capita Income in Whiting is $31,521, while median incomes of families and households are $71,786 and $61,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income894$31,521
Median Family Income264$71,786
Mean Family Income264$85,429
Median Household Income360$61,250
Mean Household Income360$74,731
Income Deficit264$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)89417.95%
Wage / Income Gap ($)89482.05¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8940.36

Earnings by Sex in Whiting

Average Earnings in Whiting are $48,839, $53,625 for men and $44,000 for women, a difference of 17.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Whiting
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male191 (47.6%)$53,625
Female210 (52.4%)$44,000
Total401 (100.0%)$48,839

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whiting

The most common earnings brackets in Whiting are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (38 | 19.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (35 | 16.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whiting
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (2.6%)7 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.6%)14 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (3.1%)10 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (1.1%)4 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.1%)5 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (1.1%)6 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (5.2%)10 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)2 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.1%)2 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (4.7%)8 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (5.8%)20 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99911 (5.8%)9 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (7.9%)12 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (4.2%)12 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (7.9%)8 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (16.2%)35 (16.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (19.9%)12 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (4.2%)34 (16.2%)
$100,000+13 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)210 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whiting

Average earnings in Whiting are $54,625 for men and $46,458 for women, a difference of 14.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,086, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,083. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,000, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,813.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whiting
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,083$36,250
College or Associate's Degree$65,086$32,813
Bachelor's Degree$50,417$50,000
Graduate Degree--
Total$54,625$46,458

Family Income in Whiting

Family Income Brackets in Whiting

According to the Whiting family income data, there are 75 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Whiting
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000103.8%
$10,000 to $14,99941.5%
$15,000 to $24,99993.4%
$25,000 to $34,999186.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993011.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996323.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994215.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997528.4%
$150,000 to $199,99931.1%
$200,000+103.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whiting

3-person families (68 | 25.8%) account for the highest median family income in Whiting with $88,269 per family, while 2-person families (156 | 59.1%) have the highest median income of $34,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whiting
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families156 (59.1%)$68,750
3-Person Families68 (25.8%)$88,269
4-Person Families12 (4.5%)$61,667
5-Person Families18 (6.8%)$70,833
6-Person Families10 (3.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total264 (100.0%)$71,786

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whiting

The median family income in Whiting is $71,786, with families comprising 3+ earners (14) having the highest median family income of $125,000, while families with no earners (45) have the lowest median family income of $29,844, accounting for 5.3% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Whiting
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners45 (17.1%)$29,844
1 Earner81 (30.7%)$60,750
2 Earners124 (47.0%)$99,500
3+ Earners14 (5.3%)$125,000
Total264 (100.0%)$71,786

Household Income in Whiting

Household Income Brackets in Whiting

With 83 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Whiting, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Whiting
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000133.6%
$10,000 to $14,99971.9%
$15,000 to $24,999164.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994412.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995715.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998323.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995013.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997721.4%
$150,000 to $199,99930.8%
$200,000+102.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whiting

The median household income in Whiting is $61,250, with the highest median household income of $72,083 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 100 households (27.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Whiting
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years100 (27.8%)$72,083
45 to 64 Years143 (39.7%)$67,708
65+ Years111 (30.8%)$39,844
Total360 (100.0%)$61,250

Poverty in Whiting

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiting

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 14.9% for females among the residents of Whiting, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (50.0%) and 1 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiting
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (25.0%)5 (38.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (27.3%)12 (36.4%)
12 to 14 Years3 (6.8%)14 (51.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (11.1%)3 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years1 (6.7%)6 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years1 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (5.4%)8 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years6 (8.8%)7 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.5%)2 (6.7%)
Total34 (8.9%)65 (14.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiting

According to the poverty statistics in Whiting, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whiting
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (75.0%)8 (61.5%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (72.7%)21 (63.6%)
12 to 14 Years41 (93.2%)13 (48.1%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (88.9%)6 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years14 (93.3%)23 (79.3%)
35 to 44 Years31 (96.9%)68 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (94.6%)53 (86.9%)
55 to 64 Years62 (91.2%)55 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years80 (98.8%)65 (100.0%)
75 Years and over19 (90.5%)28 (93.3%)
Total349 (91.1%)370 (85.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whiting

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whiting show that 3.1% or 6 of the total 194 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.2%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whiting
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children137 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whiting

According to the poverty data in Whiting, 21.0% or 4 single-father households and 19.6% or 10 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whiting
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (9.5%)
3 or 4 Children1 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (21.0%)10 (19.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whiting

The poverty data for Whiting shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 14 of the single-parent households (20.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (4.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whiting
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total6 (3.1%)14 (20.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Whiting

Employment by Class of Employer in Whiting

Among the 369 employed individuals in Whiting, private company employees (218 | 59.1%), federal government employees (57 | 15.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (32 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whiting
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21859.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)246.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations328.7%
Local Government Employees256.8%
State Government Employees92.4%
Federal Government Employees5715.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total369100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whiting

According to the labor force statistics for Whiting, out of the total population over 16 years of age (703), 54.3% or 382 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whiting
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13 (44.8%)3 (23.1%)
20 to 24 Years11 (84.6%)4 (36.4%)
25 to 29 Years19 (95.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years87 (87.0%)2 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years105 (82.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years28 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years44 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (31.8%)2 (4.0%)
75 Years and over1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (54.3%)11 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whiting

According to labor force statistics for Whiting, 76.6% of individuals (307) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (401) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 2 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 89 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.2% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whiting
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma109 (69.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree105 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher89 (88.1%)2 (2.2%)
Total307 (76.6%)3 (0.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whiting

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whiting are Management (68 | 18.3%), Community & Social Service (34 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (30 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (21 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Whiting

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whiting, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.3%), Health Technologists (90.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (86.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whiting
OccupationMaleFemale
Management27 (39.7%)41 (60.3%)
Business & Financial1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 8 (23.5%)26 (76.5%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (7.7%)24 (92.3%)
Health Technologists2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Total (Category)45 (31.2%)99 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whiting are Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (11 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (8 | 2.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (7 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Whiting

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Whiting, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (72.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (71.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Whiting
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)20 (35.7%)36 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whiting are Office & Administration (37 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (16 | 4.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Whiting

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whiting
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Office & Administration8 (21.6%)29 (78.4%)
Total (Category)13 (24.5%)40 (75.5%)
Total (Overall)183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whiting are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 3.8%), Construction & Extraction (13 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Whiting

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Whiting
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Total (Overall)183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whiting are Transportation (37 | 10.0%), Production (31 | 8.4%), and Material Moving (17 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whiting

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whiting
OccupationMaleFemale
Production31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Total (Category)76 (89.4%)9 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whiting

Employment Industries in Whiting

The major employment industries in Whiting include Health Care & Social Assistance (78 | 21.0%), Educational Services (59 | 15.9%), Manufacturing (43 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (35 | 9.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (30 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Whiting

Employment Industries by Sex in Whiting

The Whiting industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whiting
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing30 (69.8%)13 (30.2%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (7.7%)12 (92.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Educational Services31 (52.5%)28 (47.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (9.0%)71 (91.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (46.2%)7 (53.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (13.0%)20 (87.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total183 (49.3%)188 (50.7%)

Education in Whiting

School Enrollment in Whiting

The most common levels of schooling among the 201 students in Whiting are high school (78 | 38.8%), middle school (59 | 29.3%), and elementary school (45 | 22.4%).
School Enrollment in Whiting
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool42.0%
Kindergarten42.0%
Elementary School4522.4%
Middle School5929.3%
High School7838.8%
College / Undergraduate73.5%
Graduate / Professional42.0%
Total201100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whiting

Out of a total of 201 students who are enrolled in schools in Whiting, 8 (4.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 193 (96.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 88 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whiting
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old44 (91.7%)4 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds47 (94.0%)3 (6.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (96.0%)8 (4.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whiting

Business (47 | 29.6%), education (43 | 27.0%), science & technology (22 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (15 | 9.4%), and liberal arts & history (9 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 159 individuals in Whiting who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whiting
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics74.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural159.4%
Physical & Health Sciences21.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences85.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2213.8%
Business4729.6%
Education4327.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History95.7%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities63.8%
Total159100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whiting

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whiting

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whiting are males with 2 vehicles (79, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (80, making up 42.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whiting
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle9 (5.0%)52 (27.7%)
2 Vehicles79 (43.6%)80 (42.5%)
3 Vehicles48 (26.5%)35 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles28 (15.5%)15 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles17 (9.4%)4 (2.1%)
Total181 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whiting

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whiting are 15 to 19 minutes (67 commuters, 21.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (60 commuters, 19.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (44 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Whiting
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes268.4%
5 to 9 Minutes6019.5%
10 to 14 Minutes4414.3%
15 to 19 Minutes6721.7%
20 to 24 Minutes258.1%
25 to 29 Minutes258.1%
30 to 34 Minutes206.5%
35 to 39 Minutes268.4%
40 to 44 Minutes51.6%
45 to 59 Minutes72.3%
60 to 89 Minutes31.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Whiting

The most common commute times in Whiting are 15 to 19 minutes (24 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (43 commuters, 27.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whiting
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (3.3%)21 (13.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (14.9%)37 (24.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (13.6%)23 (14.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (15.6%)43 (27.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (10.4%)9 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (14.9%)2 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes14 (9.1%)6 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (8.4%)13 (8.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whiting

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whiting are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (24, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (49, 31.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whiting
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19 (12.3%)7 (4.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (14.3%)12 (7.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (9.1%)9 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4 (2.6%)10 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM24 (15.6%)28 (18.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (8.4%)49 (31.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (2.6%)2 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (4.5%)3 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (8.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (6.5%)19 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1 (0.6%)2 (1.3%)
Total154 (100.0%)154 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whiting

Occupancy by Ownership in Whiting

Of the total 360 dwellings in Whiting, owner-occupied units account for 260 (72.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 100 (27.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whiting
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units26072.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10027.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whiting

Occupancy by Household Size in Whiting
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8623.9%
2-Person Household16445.6%
3-Person Household7019.4%
4+ Person Household4011.1%
Total Housing Units360100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whiting

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whiting
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (73.3%)23 (26.7%)
2-Person Household134 (81.7%)30 (18.3%)
3-Person Household43 (61.4%)27 (38.6%)
4+ Person Household20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units260 (72.2%)100 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whiting

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whiting
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
High School Diploma97 (68.8%)44 (31.2%)
College/Associate Degree64 (66.7%)32 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher88 (88.9%)11 (11.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whiting

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whiting
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years349.4%
35 to 44 Years7220.0%
45 to 54 Years7220.0%
55 to 64 Years7119.7%
65 to 74 Years7921.9%
75 to 84 Years215.8%
85 Years and Over113.1%
Total360100.0%

Housing Finances in Whiting

Median Income by Occupancy in Whiting

Median Income by Occupancy in Whiting
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied260 (72.2%)$62,188
Renter-Occupied100 (27.8%)$56,136
Average360 (100.0%)$61,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whiting

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whiting
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991 (0.4%)6 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (0.8%)6 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (1.1%)5 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (13.1%)10 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (16.5%)14 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99957 (21.9%)26 (26.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (8.1%)29 (29.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (29.2%)1 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whiting

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whiting
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30061 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49970 (26.9%)3 (3.0%)
$500 to $79967 (25.8%)26 (26.0%)
$800 to $99919 (7.3%)48 (48.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (12.7%)22 (22.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9997 (2.7%)1 (1.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whiting

Housing Structures in Whiting

Housing Structures in Whiting
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26573.6%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments113.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments133.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments41.1%
10 or more Apartments51.4%
Mobile Home / Other6217.2%
Total360100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whiting

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whiting
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached228 (86.0%)37 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other32 (51.6%)30 (48.4%)
Total260 (72.2%)100 (27.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whiting

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whiting
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms35 (13.5%)7 (7.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms73 (28.1%)59 (59.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms83 (31.9%)20 (20.0%)
8 or more Rooms69 (26.5%)11 (11.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whiting

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whiting
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas191 (73.5%)46 (46.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity62 (23.8%)52 (52.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whiting

Household Vehicle Usage in Whiting
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle47 (18.1%)52 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles117 (45.0%)21 (21.0%)
3 or more Vehicles96 (36.9%)18 (18.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whiting

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whiting

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units157103
Median Property Value$54,400$110,400
Median Household Income$65,208$5
Monthly Housing Costs$336$0
Real Estate Taxes$762$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whiting

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whiting
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00068 (43.3%)10 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (26.8%)34 (33.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99939 (24.8%)59 (57.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9995 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whiting

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whiting
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (5.1%)2 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9995 (3.2%)2 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (14.0%)1 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (15.9%)12 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (19.8%)18 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (5.7%)26 (25.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (31.2%)12 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more8 (5.1%)27 (26.2%)
Total157 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whiting

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whiting
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x118 (75.2%)61,607 (59,812.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (8.3%)65 (63.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)14 (13.6%)
4.0x or more19 (12.1%)17 (16.5%)
Total157 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whiting

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whiting
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80080 (51.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49942 (26.8%)25 (24.3%)
$800 to $1,49933 (21.0%)55 (53.4%)
Total157 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Whiting

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiting

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiting
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
6 to 18 Years189 (98.4%)3 (1.6%)
19 to 25 Years9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
26 to 34 Years38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years88 (88.0%)12 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years116 (99.2%)1 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years111 (85.4%)19 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total773 (94.2%)48 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whiting

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whiting
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen189 (98.4%)3 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whiting

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whiting
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00077 (90.6%)8 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999164 (88.2%)22 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999161 (93.1%)12 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999136 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over235 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiting

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whiting
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615 (53.6%)12 (42.9%)
6 to 18 Years125 (65.1%)79 (41.1%)
19 to 25 Years2 (13.3%)7 (46.7%)
25 to 34 Years13 (30.9%)30 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years24 (24.0%)67 (67.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (9.4%)105 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years38 (29.2%)75 (57.7%)
65 to 74 Years139 (95.2%)71 (48.6%)
75 Years and over49 (96.1%)38 (74.5%)
Total416 (50.7%)484 (59.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whiting

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whiting
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (17.3%)14 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years34 (42.0%)17 (26.2%)
75 Years and over12 (57.1%)21 (70.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whiting

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whiting: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (14.8%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over10 (47.6%)12 (40.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whiting: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.2%)3 (4.6%)
75 Years and over3 (14.3%)1 (3.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whiting: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.9%)6 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (6.2%)5 (7.7%)
75 Years and over5 (23.8%)4 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whiting: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (9.0%)11 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years20 (24.7%)14 (21.5%)
75 Years and over10 (47.6%)16 (53.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whiting: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (14.3%)4 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Whiting

Computing Device Access in Whiting

Computing Device Access in Whiting
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25169.7%
Smartphone31587.5%
Tablet21258.9%
No Computing Device236.4%
Total360100.0%

Internet Access in Whiting

Internet Access in Whiting
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24066.7%
Cellular Data Only5615.6%
Satellite Internet4011.1%
No Internet3910.8%
Total360100.0%

Whiting Summary

Whiting, Iowa is a small city located in the northwest corner of the state, in the county of Monona. It is situated on the banks of the Little Sioux River, and is home to a population of just over 1,000 people.

History

Whiting was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from New York. The town was named after the Whiting family, who were among the first settlers. The town was originally a farming community, and the first post office was established in 1858.
In the late 19th century, Whiting began to grow and develop. The railroad arrived in 1881, and the town was incorporated in 1883. The railroad brought with it new businesses and industries, and the town began to grow rapidly.
In the early 20th century, Whiting was a thriving community. The town had a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a newspaper, and a variety of stores. The town also had a number of churches, and a school.

Geography

Whiting is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, in the county of Monona. It is situated on the banks of the Little Sioux River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located about 25 miles from Sioux City, and about 50 miles from Omaha, Nebraska.
The climate in Whiting is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the winter it is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

Whiting’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to a number of farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and other crops.
In addition to agriculture, Whiting also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Whiting was 1,039. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.5% from other races.
The median household income in Whiting was $41,250, and the median family income was $48,750. The per capita income was $19,945. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Whiting is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a variety of businesses, and the surrounding area is known for its agricultural production. The town has a diverse population, and a strong economy.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whiting?
Total Population of Whiting is 894.
What is the Total Male Population of Whiting?
Total Male Population of Whiting is 426.
What is the Total Female Population of Whiting?
Total Female Population of Whiting is 468.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whiting?
There are 91.03 Males per 100 Females in Whiting.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whiting?
There are 109.86 Females per 100 Males in Whiting.
What is the Median Population Age in Whiting?
Median Population Age in Whiting is 51.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whiting
Average Family Size in Whiting is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whiting
Average Household Size in Whiting is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whiting?
Per Capita income in Whiting is $31,521.
What is the Median Family Income in Whiting?
Median Family Income in Whiting is $71,786.
What is the Median Household income in Whiting?
Median Household Income in Whiting is $61,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whiting?
Income or Wage Gap in Whiting is 17.9%.
Women in Whiting earn 82.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whiting?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whiting is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whiting?
There are 382 People in the Labor Forcein in Whiting.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whiting?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Whiting.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whiting?
Unemployment Rate in Whiting is 2.9%.