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Crown Point

Indiana · 35,616 residents (2025 est.) · 19.011 sq mi
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Crown Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,686. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 41% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,393
+74%since 2000
from 19,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,809 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35,616 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
16K21K26K31K36K1990201020202024Crown Point
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,523
+73%since 2000
from $24,568 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−9%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(18,354)
Black1.4%(275)
Hispanic / Latino4%(793)
Asian1%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(3,035)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(26,121)
Black7.9%(2,728)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(3,644)
Asian2.2%(748)
Other3.3%(1,152)
Diversity Score50.5%(17,371)
Diversity Score
51
+230%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crown Point, Indiana?

Crown Point, Indiana has about 34,393 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crown Point, Indiana?

The typical household in Crown Point, Indiana earns about $101,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crown Point, Indiana expensive?

In Crown Point, Indiana, the median home is worth about $294,800, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Crown Point, Indiana?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crown Point, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crown Point, Indiana?

About 6.8% of people in Crown Point, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crown Point, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Crown Point, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,665 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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