Lake Station, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,952
Unemployment
16.5%
Poverty
17.3%
Median Home
$86,100
Median Income
$48,585
Median Rent
$941
Lake Station SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
6
Lake Station, IN Cost Of Living
93
Lake Station's Overall Cost Of Living
Lake Station's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lake Station | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
Rankings for Lake Station in Indiana
Map Of Lake Station, IN
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Population over time in Lake Station
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,952 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 12,059 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 12,157 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12,199 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 12,268 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12,369 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,474 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 12,596 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 12,732 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 12,833 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Station
| Race | Lake Station | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.1% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lake Station
| Gender | Lake Station | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Station for adults over 25
| Education | Lake Station | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lake Station, Indiana
| Income | Lake Station | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
