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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chesterton

Indiana · 10,488 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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Chesterton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,530. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $132,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,488
+15%since 1990
from 9,124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,115 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 970 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Chesterton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,530
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,539
+77%since 1990
from $14,961 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$679
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.4
+32%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(8,990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(90)
Asian1%(90)
Diversity Score6%(545)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(9,831)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(347)
Asian1.4%(143)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,299)
12
+107%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterton, Indiana?

Chesterton, Indiana has about 10,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chesterton, Indiana?

The typical household in Chesterton, Indiana earns about $55,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesterton, Indiana expensive?

In Chesterton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterton, Indiana?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chesterton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesterton, Indiana?

About 4.3% of people in Chesterton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesterton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesterton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,364 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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