East Chicago, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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East Chicago, Indiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
28,044
Unemployment
8.5%
Poverty
30.6%
Median Home
$73,100
Median Income
$35,396
Median Rent
$658
East Chicago SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
3
Commute
8
East Chicago, IN Cost Of Living
92East Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | East Chicago | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
East Chicago, IN Photos
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Rankings for East Chicago in Indiana
Map Of East Chicago, IN
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Population over time in East Chicago
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28,044 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 28,448 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 28,728 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 28,961 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 29,178 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 29,387 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,584 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 29,789 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,003 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 30,218 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Chicago
| Race | East Chicago | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6.3% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 35.6% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 57.5% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in East Chicago
| Gender | East Chicago | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Chicago for adults over 25
| Education | East Chicago | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For East Chicago, Indiana
| Income | East Chicago | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.7% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.1% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
