Whitley County

Whitley County is home to the cities of South Whitley, Churubusco, Larwill, and Columbia City at the county seat.

Welcome to Whitley County

A rural county in northern Indiana, Whitley County is home to the cities of South Whitley, Churubusco, Larwill, and Columbia City at the county seat. With its historical and vintage charm, Whitley County offers natural beauty as well as historical beauty to Indiana. Through antique markets to historical museums, the area greatly offers history on this rural but strong part of Northern Indiana. 


Take in the natural beauty around you with Shriner Lake, a wonderful fishing lake spanning about 120 acres in size. Or, experience different parks in the area such as Morsches Park and Eel River Trail which is great for hiking. Crooked Lake Nature Preserve is also a natural beauty in the area offering two trails through upland woods and along the shore of scenic Crooked Lake. Offering a trail to hike, run or walk, you are able to take in the natural life around you. 


Whitley County Consolidated Schools is made up of four elementary schools, one middle school, one tech academy and one high school.


Whitley County Consolidated Schools​​​​​​

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  • Northern Heights Elementary School
  • Mary Raber Elementary School
  • Little Turtle Elementary School
  • Coesse Elementary School
  • Indian Springs Middle School
  • Eagle Tech Academy
  • Columbia City High School 

Overview for Whitley County , IN

23,098 people live in Whitley County , where the median age is 42.4 and the average individual income is $31,591. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,098

Total Population

42.4 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,591

Average individual Income

Around Whitley County , IN

There's plenty to do around Whitley County , including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

27
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Moo-Over, Blue Moon Bakery, and Brew Ha.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.97 miles 18 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 0.87 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.9 miles 26 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.99 miles 33 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.58 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.61 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Whitley County , IN

Whitley County has 9,676 households, with an average household size of 2.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Whitley County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,098 people call Whitley County home. The population density is 111.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,098

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.4

Median Age

48.87 / 51.13%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,676

Total Households

2.34

Average Household Size

$31,591

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Whitley County , IN

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The following schools are within or nearby Whitley County . The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Indian Springs Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Little Turtle Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Mary Raber Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Northern Heights Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5

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