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Michiana Shores

Indiana · 313 residents · 0.348 sq mi
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Michiana Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,100. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Despite a median home value of $332,100, the poverty rate sits 51% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
−5%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.8
+16%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112713323934531990201020202024Michiana Shores
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,908
+47%since 2000
from $30,633 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.576
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,100
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
44.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.2
+152%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(301)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian3.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score9.4%(29)
Diversity Score
9
−22%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michiana Shores, Indiana?

Michiana Shores, Indiana has about 313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michiana Shores, Indiana?

The typical household in Michiana Shores, Indiana earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michiana Shores, Indiana expensive?

In Michiana Shores, Indiana, the median home is worth about $332,100, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Michiana Shores, Indiana?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Michiana Shores, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michiana Shores, Indiana?

About 20.9% of people in Michiana Shores, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Michiana Shores, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Michiana Shores, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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