Michigan City, IN

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2023 Population

31,894

0.278% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

1.05% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

19.3%

9.12% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,979

2.76% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$129,000

11.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,030

0.223% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Michigan City, IN had a population of 31.9k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $52,979. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Michigan City, IN declined from 31,983 to 31,894, a −0.278% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,554 to $52,979, a 2.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Michigan City, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.25%), and White (Hispanic) (3.18%).

None of the households in Michigan City, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Michigan City, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Michigan City, IN was $129,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Michigan City, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Michigan City, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Michigan City, IN is home to a population of 31.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 3% of Michigan City, IN residents were born outside of the country (958 people).

In 2023, there were 2.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.2k people) in Michigan City, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.84k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.32k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Michigan City, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Michigan City, IN was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Michigan City, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Michigan City, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.2k ± 734
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.84k ± 670
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.32k ± 338

9.82%

Hispanic Population

3.13k people

9.82% of the people in Michigan City, IN are hispanic (3.13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Michigan City, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

958 people

2.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

741 people

As of 2023, 3% of Michigan City, IN residents (958 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Michigan City, IN was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Michigan City, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
509 ± 140
Gulf War (1990s)
376 ± 149
Gulf War (2001-)
183 ± 98

Michigan City, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Michigan City, IN employs 13k people. The largest industries in Michigan City, IN are Manufacturing (2,762 people), Retail Trade (2,200 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,925 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($105,525), Utilities ($85,000), and Public Administration ($60,893).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13k

2023 Value

± 895

0.223%

1 Year growth

± 9.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Michigan City, IN grew at a rate of 0.223%, from 13k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Michigan City, IN, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,679 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,610 people), and Production Occupations (1,577 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Michigan City, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13k

2023 Value

± 895

0.223%

1 Year growth

± 9.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Michigan City, IN grew at a rate of 0.223%, from 13k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Michigan City, IN, are Manufacturing (2,762 people), Retail Trade (2,200 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,925 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Michigan City, IN, though some of these residents may live in Michigan City, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,337

Median earning men ± $7,544

$34,042

Median earning women ± $2,348

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($107,029), Information ($85,184), and Public Administration ($70,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($50,562), Construction ($48,523), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Michigan City, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Michigan City, IN was $129,000 in 2023, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $116,000 to $129,000, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Michigan City, IN is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Michigan City, IN have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Michigan City, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Michigan City, IN is $52,979. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Michigan City, IN was Census Tract 405 with a value of $73,339, followed by Census Tract 404 and Census Tract 403, with respective values of $68,438 and $60,323.

Housing

Property

$129,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,633

$7,510

Median Property Taxes

±$546

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Michigan City, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Michigan City, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.2% of the housing units in Michigan City, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Michigan City, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 405
Census Tract 404
Census Tract 403

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Michigan City, IN was Census Tract 405 with a value of $73,339, followed by Census Tract 404 and Census Tract 403, with respective values of $68,438 and $60,323.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,979

Median Household Income

± $3,658

12.9k

Number of Households

± 872

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Michigan City, IN grew to $52,979 from the previous year's value of $51,554.

The following chart displays the households in Michigan City, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Michigan City, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (8.17%)
Worked At Home (7.99%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Michigan City, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.17%) and those who worked at home (7.99%).

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.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Michigan City, IN have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.71% of the workforce in Michigan City, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Michigan City, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Michigan City, IN (5.61k out of 29.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Michigan City, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Michigan City, IN has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in LaPorte County, IN see 2550 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.52% decrease from the previous year (2616 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1842 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 906 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,550 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in LaPorte County, IN

Primary care physicians in LaPorte County, IN see an average of 2,550 patients per year. This represents a 2.52% decrease from the previous year (2,616 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in LaPorte County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.87%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

28.3%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Michigan City, IN grew by 4.48% from 7.53% to 7.87%.

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

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