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Michigan City

County:
LaPorte County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.407
State:
Indiana

Michigan City is a city located in LaPorte County, Indiana. Michigan City has a 2025 population of 31,425. Michigan City is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,010 in 2020.

The average household income in Michigan City is $70,874 with a poverty rate of 19.29%.The median age in Michigan City is 37.8 years: 37.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.

31.4K
Total Population
1,540
Density (mi²)
-117 -0.37%
Growth

Michigan City Population

Michigan City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Michigan City includes 63.46% White, 25.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,24063.46%
Black or African American8,09725.39%
Two or more races2,3567.39%
Other race8202.57%
Asian2630.82%
Native American920.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander260.08%

Michigan City Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Michigan City's average per capita income is $37,163. Household income levels show a median of $52,979. The poverty rate stands at 19.29%.

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$87,755-
Families$71,026$79,986
Households$52,979$70,874
Non Families$39,350$57,699

$37,163

Average Income

$52,979

Median Household Income

19.29%

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)