Terre Haute

City in Vigo County, Indiana

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Terre Haute is a city in Vigo County, Indiana, with 58,389 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dresser, 2.6 miles W.

About Terre Haute

Terre Haute ( TERR-ə HOHT) is a city in Vigo County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,389 and its metropolitan area had a population of 168,716.

Located along the Wabash River about 5 miles (8 km) east of the state border with Illinois, Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley; it is known as the Queen City of the Wabash. The city is home to multiple higher-education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. It also contains the United States Penitentiary, Terre Haute, which houses the US federal execution chamber and the primary federal death row for men.

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Living in Terre Haute

Median household income
$43,126
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$922/mo
Median age
32.9
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Terre Haute, IN population

Terre Haute had 58,389 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census58,389
Density1,679 per sq mi (648 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Terre Haute at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyVigo County
TypeCity
Population58,389 (2020)
Land area34.78 sq mi (90.1 km²)
Water area0.38 sq mi (1.00 km²)
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates39.4642° N, 87.3760° W
ZIP codes47807, 47803, 47804, 47809
Official websiteterrehaute.in.gov
Census code (GEOID)1875428

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Terre Haute

What county is Terre Haute in?

Terre Haute is in Vigo County, Indiana.

What is the population of Terre Haute, IN?

58,389 people lived in Terre Haute at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Terre Haute, IN?

The main ZIP code is 47807. Other ZIP codes: 47803, 47804, 47809.

What is the elevation of Terre Haute?

499 feet (152 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Terre Haute?

Dresser (2.6 mi), West Terre Haute (4.0 mi), Toad Hop (4.7 mi), North Terre Haute (5.1 mi), St. Mary of the Woods (5.8 mi).

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