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New Chicago

Indiana · 1,999 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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New Chicago has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,191. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,900. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,999
−3%since 2000
from 2,063 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,970 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Chicago
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,191
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,909
+40%since 2000
from $16,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$968
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,167)
Black4.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(615)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other2.6%(52)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,335)
Diversity Score
67
+83%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Chicago, Indiana?

New Chicago, Indiana has about 1,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Chicago, Indiana earns about $44,191 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $968 a month.

How educated are people in New Chicago, Indiana?

About 12.6% 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 22.0% 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 160 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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