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East Chicago

County:
Lake County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
14.11
State:
Indiana

East Chicago is a city located in Lake County, Indiana. East Chicago has a 2025 population of 25,488. East Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,342 in 2020.

The average household income in East Chicago is $58,033 with a poverty rate of 27.04%.The median age in East Chicago is 36.5 years: 35.5 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.

25.5K
Total Population
1,806
Density (mi²)
-171 -0.67%
Growth

East Chicago Population

East Chicago Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of East Chicago includes 37.35% Black or African American, 35.27% other race, 16.12% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,77137.35%
Other race9,22535.27%
White4,21616.12%
Two or more races2,82610.8%
Native American890.34%
Asian310.12%

East Chicago Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Chicago's average per capita income is $34,737. Household income levels show a median of $41,071. The poverty rate stands at 27.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$68,900$86,050
Families$49,172$67,082
Households$41,071$58,033
Non Families$25,882$41,304

$34,737

Average Income

$41,071

Median Household Income

27.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)