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The City of East Chicago had a population of 26,022 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. East Chicago ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Indiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for East Chicago is located at latitude 41.6392 and longitude -87.4548 in Lake County. The formal boundaries for the City of East Chicago encompass a land area of 14.09 sq. miles and a water area of 2.07 sq. miles. Lake County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of East Chicago has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of East Chicago is located within Township of North, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lake County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,022 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,844 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $42,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,656 |
| Median Home Value | $105,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,365 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,269 (34.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,674 (45.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,422 (19.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,943 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 5,712 (57.4%) |
The table below compares East Chicago to the other 976 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Indiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 40 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 161 | 84th |
| Median Household Income | # 913 | 7th |
| Per Capita Income | # 850 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 25 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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