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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Michigan City

Indiana · 32,900 residents · 20.407 sq mi
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Michigan City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,732. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

32,900
−3%since 1990
from 33,831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,612 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,658 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+6%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K32K32K33K34K1990201020202024Michigan City
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,732
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,127 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,995
+56%since 1990
from $10,868 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$489
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.2
+19%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(25,570)
Black22.8%(7,699)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(488)
Asian0.6%(193)
Diversity Score49.3%(16,670)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(22,309)
Black26.1%(8,576)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,035)
Asian0.5%(162)
Diversity Score55.5%(18,257)
55
+13%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigan City, Indiana?

Michigan City, Indiana has about 32,900 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Michigan City, Indiana?

The typical household in Michigan City, Indiana earns about $33,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigan City, Indiana expensive?

In Michigan City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan City, Indiana?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Michigan City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan City, Indiana?

About 13.3% of people in Michigan City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Michigan City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Michigan City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 931 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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