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The Ross CDP(1) had a population of 6,751 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Ross ranks in the upper quartile for 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 Ross is located at latitude 41.5267 and longitude -87.3748 in Lake County. Lake County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
The Ross Census Designated Place is located within Township of Calumet, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lake County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,751 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,191 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,563 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,196 |
| Median Home Value | $119,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,367 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,054 (61.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 916 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 397 (11.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,970 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 1,611 (54.2%) |
The table below compares Ross 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 | # 105 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 402 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 695 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 603 | 38th |
| Diversity Index | # 17 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Indiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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