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Michigan City Metro

Michigan City-La Porte, IN · 1 counties · 111,467 residents · 598.289 sq mi
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Michigan City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,014. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
111,467
+1%since 2000
from 110,106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
107K108K110K111K113K1990201020202024Michigan City
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,014
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,430 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,599
+19%since 2000
from $18,913 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(90,695)
Black10.6%(11,835)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(6,093)
Asian0.5%(570)
Other1.8%(2,015)
Diversity Score40%(44,615)
Diversity Score
40
+30%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 111,467 residents according to the 2010 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 $46,014 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 $119,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

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

About 16.7% 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 13.8% 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 4,401 residents, a change of about 4 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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