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Michigan City-La Porte, IN · 1 counties · 111,294 residents (2025 est.) · 598.289 sq mi
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Michigan City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,500. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,917
+2%since 2000
from 110,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:111,294 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
107K108K110K111K113K1990201020202024Michigan City
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,055
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,430 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,395
+87%since 2000
from $18,913 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+4%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(93,330)
Black10%(11,052)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(3,402)
Asian0.4%(483)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(33,784)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76%(85,032)
Black10.3%(11,546)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(8,498)
Asian0.6%(693)
Other5.5%(6,148)
Diversity Score50.4%(56,416)
Segregation Score34.2%(38,284)
Diversity Score
50
+64%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
−16%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

Michigan CityCENTRAL31,338La PorteCENTRAL22,600
What's inside

1 component county

LaPorte CountyCENTRAL111,294
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Michigan City-La Porte, IN?

Michigan City-La Porte, IN has about 111,917 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Michigan City-La Porte, IN?

The typical household in Michigan City-La Porte, IN earns about $71,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Michigan City-La Porte, IN expensive?

In Michigan City-La Porte, IN, the median home is worth about $195,500, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Michigan City-La Porte, IN?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Michigan City-La Porte, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Michigan City-La Porte, IN?

About 13.6% of people in Michigan City-La Porte, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Michigan City-La Porte, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Michigan City-La Porte, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,851 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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