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West Terre Haute, Indiana, in Vigo county, is 2 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 72 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town is considered part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area. West Terre Haute has a population of 2,330.
In West Terre Haute, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, West Terre Haute had a median family income of $30,469.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in West Terre Haute ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in West Terre Haute are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Homeowners in West Terre Haute benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Indiana.
In West Terre Haute, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Terre Haute to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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