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Michigan City

County:
LaPorte County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.633
State:
Indiana

Michigan City is a city located in LaPorte County, Indiana. Michigan City has a 2026 population of 31,188. Michigan City is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,021 in 2020.

The median household income in Michigan City is $53,089 with a poverty rate of 19.75%. The median age in Michigan City is 38.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 40.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.5 males.

31.2K
Total Population
1,512
Density (mi²)
-139 -0.44%
Growth

Michigan City Population

Michigan City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631,188-139-0.44%
202531,327-139-0.44%
202431,466-164-0.52%
202331,630-204-0.64%
202231,834-232-0.72%
202132,066450.14%
202032,021-49-0.15%
201931,209-45-0.14%
201831,254320.1%
201731,222-42-0.13%
201631,264-222-0.71%
201531,486-170-0.54%
201431,656770.24%
201331,5793451.1%
201231,234-131-0.42%
201131,365-161-0.51%
201031,526470.15%
200032,900-922-2.73%
199033,822-3,028-8.22%
198036,850-2,519-6.4%
197039,3692,7167.41%
196036,6538,25829.08%
195028,3951,9197.25%
194026,476-259-0.97%
193026,7357,27837.41%
192019,4574302.26%
191019,0274,17728.13%
190014,8504,07437.81%
189010,7763,41046.29%
18807,3663,38184.84%
18703,98566520.03%
18603,32000%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 37.2 years

Michigan City Adults

There are 25,313 adults, (5,993 of whom are seniors) in Michigan City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 15,262 (48%)
Male: 16,552 (52%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Michigan City includes 64.07% White, 24.48% 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)
White20,38364.07%
Black or African American7,78924.48%
Two or more races2,4177.6%
Other race8132.56%
Asian2360.74%
Native American1370.43%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander390.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9763.07%
Two or more races8152.56%
Other race6572.07%
Black or African American2090.66%
Native American990.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander390.12%
Asian220.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,40761%
Black or African American7,58023.83%
Two or more races1,6025.04%
Asian2140.67%
Other race1560.49%
Native American380.12%

Michigan City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Michigan City 's average per capita income is $38,869. Household income levels show a median of $53,089. The poverty rate stands at 19.75%.

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$86,396-
Families$73,418$81,071
Households$53,089$70,827
Non Families$37,736$57,050

$38,869

Average Income

$53,089

Median Household Income

19.75%

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)