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New Chicago

Indiana · 2,035 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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New Chicago has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,035
−1%since 2000
from 2,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,024 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+5%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Chicago
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,507
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,960
+4%since 2000
from $16,342 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,670)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(345)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.4%(752)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(1,382)
Black1.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(558)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score56%(1,140)
Diversity Score
56
+54%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Chicago, Indiana?

New Chicago, Indiana has about 2,035 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Chicago, Indiana?

The typical household in New Chicago, Indiana earns about $40,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Chicago, Indiana expensive?

In New Chicago, Indiana, the median home is worth about $90,100, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in New Chicago, Indiana?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Chicago, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Chicago, Indiana?

About 14.2% of people in New Chicago, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Chicago, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Chicago, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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