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Lake Station

Indiana · 13,235 residents · 8.293 sq mi
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Lake Station has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,585. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,235
−5%since 2000
from 13,948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Lake Station
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,585
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,782
+42%since 2000
from $15,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(10,695)
Black0.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(2,875)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(6,024)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(7,613)
Black4.9%(647)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(4,196)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other3.7%(492)
Diversity Score68.5%(9,062)
Diversity Score
68
+59%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Station, Indiana?

Lake Station, Indiana has about 13,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Station, Indiana?

The typical household in Lake Station, Indiana earns about $48,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Station, Indiana expensive?

In Lake Station, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Station, Indiana?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Station, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Station, Indiana?

About 17.3% of people in Lake Station, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Station, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Station, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 571 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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