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Chesterton

Indiana · 13,068 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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Chesterton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,533. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value is $174,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,068
+25%since 2000
from 10,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Chesterton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,533
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,530 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,366
+7%since 2000
from $26,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(9,831)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(347)
Asian1.4%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(1,299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(11,536)
Black1.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(899)
Asian2.1%(272)
Other0.8%(101)
Diversity Score25.6%(3,344)
Diversity Score
26
+107%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterton, Indiana?

Chesterton, Indiana has about 13,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterton, Indiana?

The typical household in Chesterton, Indiana earns about $57,533 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 $174,900, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterton, Indiana?

About 30.9% 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 8.4% 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 3,944 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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