East Chicago, IN

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Population

28,728

0.805% decline

Median Age

31.7


Median Household Income

$30,205

10.8% growth

Poverty Rate

34.6%


Number of Employees

9,478

0.712% decline

Median Property Value

$73,300

2.27% decline

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, East Chicago, IN had a population of 28.7k people with a median age of 31.7 and a median household income of $30,205. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of East Chicago, IN declined from 28,961 to 28,728, a -0.805% decrease and its median household income grew from $27,264 to $30,205, a 10.8% increase.

The population of East Chicago, IN is 57% Hispanic or Latino, 35.7% Black or African American Alone, and 6.51% White Alone. N/A% of the people in East Chicago, IN speak a non-English language, and 91.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in East Chicago, IN is $73,300, and the homeownership rate is 43.8%. Most people in East Chicago, IN commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in East Chicago, IN is 1 car per household.

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Economy

The economy of East Chicago, IN employs 9.48k people. The largest industries in East Chicago, IN are Manufacturing (1,609 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,341 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,079 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($58,646), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,254), and Transportation & Warehousing ($47,653).

Median household income in East Chicago, IN is $30,205. Males in East Chicago, IN have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,677. The income inequality in East Chicago, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$30,205

2017 value

± $2,240

10.8%

1 Year Growth

± 9.04%

Households in East Chicago, IN have a median annual income of $30,205, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $27,264 in 2016, which represents a 10.8% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,508

Average Male Salary

± $1,197

$42,677

Average Female Salary

± $917

In 2017, full-time male employees in Indiana made 1.39 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $60,595 ± $7,828

  2. White

    $45,279 ± $744

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $41,920 ± $17,388

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Indiana workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.34 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for East Chicago, IN is from Indiana.

0.456

2017 Wage GINI

0.457

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0682% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 309

  2. Census Tract 307

  3. Census Tract 308

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Chicago, IN was Census Tract 309 with a value of $53,028, followed by Census Tract 307 and Census Tract 308, with respective values of $36,630 and $35,165.

The following map shows all of the places in East Chicago, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

34.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Chicago, IN (9.88k out of 28.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Hispanic

    4,900 ± 519

  2. Black

    4,516 ± 384

  3. Other

    3,530 ± 476

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Chicago, IN is Hispanic, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.48k

2017 Value

± 644

-0.712%

1 Year decline

± 9.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Chicago, IN declined at a rate of -0.712%, from 9.55k employees to 9.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Chicago, IN, are Production Occupations (1,428 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,066 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (859 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Chicago, IN.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of East Chicago, IN, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,428 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,066 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (859 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Chicago, IN has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.6 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (2.37 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.31 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of East Chicago, IN, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($85,179), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($61,250), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($50,417).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.48k

2017 Value

± 644

-0.712%

1 Year decline

± 9.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in East Chicago, IN declined at a rate of -0.712%, from 9.55k employees to 9.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Chicago, IN, are Manufacturing (1,609 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,341 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,079 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Chicago, IN, though some of these residents may live in East Chicago, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in East Chicago, IN, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,609 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,341 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,079 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, East Chicago, IN has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.73 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.68 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.5 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in East Chicago, IN, by median earnings, are Utilities ($58,646), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,254), and Transportation & Warehousing ($47,653).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Motorized vehicles

    $69.1B

  2. Base metals

    $42.9B

  3. Mixed freight

    $39.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $69.1B, followed by Base metals ($42.9B) and Mixed freight ($39.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$446B

2015 Value

$698B

Projected 2045 Value

56.6% growth

In 2015, total outbound Indiana trade was $446B. This is expected to increase 56.6% to $698B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Ohio

    $39.9B

  2. Michigan

    $32.7B

  3. Illinois

    $31.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $39.9B, followed by Michigan with $32.7B and Illinois and $31.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

82.9% of the population of East Chicago, IN has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 34.8% on Medicaid, 9.81% on Medicare, 8.43% on non-group plans, and 0.59% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of East Chicago, IN was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in East Chicago, IN see 1505 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1489 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.4%). Additionally, Grant County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,505 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,489 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,300

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,078

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,285

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,714

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Indiana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.76%, from $7,923 to $8,300.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

17.1%

Uninsured

29.3%

Employer Coverage

34.8%

Medicaid

9.81%

Medicare

8.43%

Non-Group

0.59%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Chicago, IN declined by 5.44% from 18% to 17.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Chicago, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Jay County

    15.4% prevalence

  2. Martin County

    15.1% prevalence

  3. Rush County

    15% prevalence

Jay County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Indiana, at 15.4%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Indiana by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

East Chicago, IN is home to a population of 28.7k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2017, N/A% of East Chicago, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.52k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of East Chicago, IN is composed of 16.4k Hispanic or Latino residents (57%), 10.3k Black or African American Alone residents (35.7%), 1.87k White Alone residents (6.51%), 82 Two or More Races residents (0.285%), 66 Asian Alone residents (0.23%), 58 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.202%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in East Chicago, IN are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

27

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.9

46

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in East Chicago, IN was 31.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 27, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in East Chicago, IN are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all East Chicago, IN residents was 31.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2017 Foreign-Born Population

  1. N/A%

    4.52k people

  2. N/A%

    N/A people

As of 2017, N/A% of East Chicago, IN residents (4.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Chicago, IN was N/A%, meaning that the rate has been maintaining.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    106,451 ± 7,946 people

  2. India

    28,953 ± 4,168 people

  3. China

    22,599 ± 3,684 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 106,451 Indiana residents, followed by India with 28,953 and China with 22,599.

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Citizenship

91.5%

2017 Citizenship

91.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 91.5% of East Chicago, IN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in East Chicago, IN was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    16.4k ± 1.15k

  2. Black or African American Alone

    10.3k ± 628

  3. White Alone

    1.87k ± 360

In 2017, there were 1.6 times more Hispanic or Latino residents (16.4k people) in East Chicago, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Black or African American Alone and 1.87k White Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in East Chicago, IN as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of East Chicago, IN citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in East Chicago, IN was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of East Chicago, IN are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    272 ± 88

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    146 ± 68

  3. Korea

    134 ± 65

East Chicago, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in East Chicago, IN was $73,300 in 2017, which is 0.337 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $75,000 to $73,300, a 2.27% decrease. The homeownership rate in East Chicago, IN is 43.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in East Chicago, IN have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in East Chicago, IN is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Income

Household Income

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$30,205

Median Household Income

± $2,240

10.3k

Number of Households

± 596

In 2017, the median household income of the 10.3k households in East Chicago, IN grew to $30,205 from the previous year's value of $27,264.

The following chart displays the households in East Chicago, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$73,300

2017 Median

± $3,505

$75,000

2016 Median

± $3,418

In 2017, the median property value in East Chicago, IN declined from to $73,300 from the previous year's value of $75,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in East Chicago, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Chicago, IN the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in East Chicago, IN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Chicago, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

43.8%

2017 Homeownership

43.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 43.8% of the housing units in East Chicago, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in East Chicago, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Chicago, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Chicago, IN have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Chicago, IN have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in East Chicago, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.9%

  2. Carpooled

    13.5%

  3. Public Transit

    3.35%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in East Chicago, IN was Drove Alone (76.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.5%) and those who Public Transit (3.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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