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Tri-Lakes, Indiana

Tri-Lakes, Indiana
Location of Tri-Lakes in Whitley County, Indiana.
Location of Tri-Lakes in Whitley County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 41°14′45″N 85°26′35″W / 41.24583°N 85.44306°W / 41.24583; -85.44306
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWhitley
TownshipThorncreek
Area
  Total
4.02 sq mi (10.41 km2)
  Land3.42 sq mi (8.85 km2)
  Water0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2)
Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,329
  Density388.9/sq mi (150.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46725
Area code260
FIPS code18-76526[3]
GNIS feature ID2393257[2]

Tri-Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Thorncreek and Smith townships in Whitley County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tri-Lakes had a population of 1,329.[4]

Geography

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Tri-Lakes settlement is located on land surrounding Big Cedar Lake, Little Cedar Lake, Round Lake, and Shriner Lake.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20201,329
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Tri-Lakes had a population of 1,329. The median age was 53.6 years. 14.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 27.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.5 males age 18 and over.[6][7]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 627 households in Tri-Lakes, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.3% were married-couple households, 20.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 797 housing units, of which 21.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.7%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
RaceNumberPercent
White1,28496.6%
Black or African American10.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native40.3%
Asian40.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race10.1%
Two or more races352.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)80.6%

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tri-Lakes, Indiana
  3. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  8. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
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