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Chesterton

Indiana · 14,241 residents · 9.407 sq mi
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Chesterton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,427. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value is $199,000. Households here earn about 31% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,241
+36%since 2000
from 10,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,514 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Chesterton
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,427
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,773
+61%since 2000
from $26,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(11,780)
Black1.8%(258)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,287)
Asian2%(283)
Other2.6%(374)
Diversity Score35%(4,989)
Diversity Score
35
+183%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesterton, Indiana?

Chesterton, Indiana has about 14,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesterton, Indiana?

The typical household in Chesterton, Indiana earns about $76,427 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 $199,000, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Chesterton, Indiana?

About 35.0% 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 10.3% 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 5,117 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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