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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Indiana? Where cities and towns in Indiana have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 36.8% increase in the Hispanic population in Indiana.
The 10 Cities In Indiana With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Indiana with the largest hispanic/latino population? East Chicago took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Indiana for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Indiana ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Indiana or the safest places in Indiana.
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Population: 26,502
% Hispanic/Latino: 57.16%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 15,149
Percent Change Since 2010: 1.5%
More on East Chicago: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 77,491
% Hispanic/Latino: 39.4%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 30,528
Percent Change Since 2010: 9.7%
More on Hammond: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,534
% Hispanic/Latino: 31.01%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,026
Percent Change Since 2010: 67.16%
More on Huntingburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,471
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,489
Percent Change Since 2010: 58.0%
More on Logansport: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,209
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.64%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,026
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.2%
More on Plymouth: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,292
% Hispanic/Latino: 29.6%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,934
Percent Change Since 2010: 0.59%
More on Lake Station: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 16,134
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.98%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,514
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.37%
More on Frankfort: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,792
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.42%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,192
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.71%
More on Goshen: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 53,838
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.05%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,024
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.01%
More on Elkhart: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 37,540
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.63%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,743
Percent Change Since 2010: 41.22%
More on Portage: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Indiana With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Indiana.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 113 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 57.2% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. East Chicago took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Yor was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Indiana ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Indiana
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Indiana according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Indiana:
- Yor
- Ellettsville
- Alexandria
For more Indiana reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Indiana
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago | 57.16% |
| 2 | Hammond | 39.4% |
| 3 | Huntingburg | 31.01% |
| 4 | Logansport | 29.72% |
| 5 | Plymouth | 29.64% |
| 6 | Lake Station | 29.6% |
| 7 | Frankfort | 27.98% |
| 8 | Goshen | 26.42% |
| 9 | Elkhart | 26.05% |
| 10 | Portage | 20.63% |
| 11 | Highland | 19.66% |
| 12 | Lawrence | 16.35% |
| 13 | Merrillville | 15.89% |
| 14 | South Bend | 15.8% |
| 15 | Schererville | 15.79% |
| 16 | Hobart | 15.32% |
| 17 | Griffith | 14.92% |
| 18 | Seymour | 14.63% |
| 19 | Warsaw | 14.34% |
| 20 | Munster | 14.2% |
| 21 | Monticello | 13.94% |
| 22 | Nappanee | 13.88% |
| 23 | Lafayette | 13.02% |
| 24 | Washington | 12.73% |
| 25 | Lowell | 12.01% |
| 26 | La Porte | 11.97% |
| 27 | Clarksville | 11.82% |
| 28 | Dyer | 11.76% |
| 29 | St. John | 11.11% |
| 30 | Indianapolis | 10.76% |
| 31 | Crown Point | 10.47% |
| 32 | Fort Wayne | 9.46% |
| 33 | Valparaiso | 8.96% |
| 34 | Chesterton | 8.84% |
| 35 | Shelbyville | 8.73% |
| 36 | Speedway | 8.65% |
| 37 | Gary | 8.61% |
| 38 | Decatur | 8.58% |
| 39 | Crawfordsville | 7.96% |
| 40 | Columbus | 7.87% |
| 41 | Portland | 7.37% |
| 42 | Rensselaer | 7.36% |
| 43 | Michigan City | 7.16% |
| 44 | Greenwood | 7.12% |
| 45 | Marion | 6.96% |
| 46 | Anderson | 6.67% |
| 47 | North Vernon | 6.6% |
| 48 | Avon | 6.34% |
| 49 | Mishawaka | 6.32% |
| 50 | Lebanon | 6.27% |
| 51 | Boonville | 6.06% |
| 52 | Charlestown | 5.87% |
| 53 | Plainfield | 5.83% |
| 54 | New Albany | 5.81% |
| 55 | Linton | 5.72% |
| 56 | Jeffersonville | 5.38% |
| 57 | New Haven | 5.36% |
| 58 | Angola | 5.32% |
| 59 | Cumberland | 5.22% |
| 60 | Jasper | 5.21% |
| 61 | Westville | 5.2% |
| 62 | Garrett | 5.19% |
| 63 | Bluffton | 5.04% |
| 64 | Richmond | 4.67% |
| 65 | Elwood | 4.59% |
| 66 | Kendallville | 4.55% |
| 67 | Bloomington | 4.54% |
| 68 | Greensburg | 4.38% |
| 69 | Mount Vernon | 4.36% |
| 70 | West Lafayette | 4.34% |
| 71 | Bedford | 4.31% |
| 72 | Kokomo | 4.29% |
| 73 | Beech Grove | 4.23% |
| 74 | Sellersburg | 4.15% |
| 75 | Peru | 4.13% |
| 76 | Madison | 4.01% |
| 77 | Carmel | 4.0% |
| 78 | Vincennes | 3.97% |
| 79 | North Manchester | 3.91% |
| 80 | Terre Haute | 3.86% |
| 81 | Wabash | 3.65% |
| 82 | Brownsburg | 3.49% |
| 83 | Muncie | 3.45% |
| 84 | Noblesville | 3.31% |
| 85 | Princeton | 3.29% |
| 86 | Evansville | 3.25% |
| 87 | Batesville | 3.25% |
| 88 | Huntington | 2.94% |
| 89 | New Whiteland | 2.89% |
| 90 | Greencastle | 2.75% |
| 91 | Cedar Lake | 2.6% |
| 92 | Zionsville | 2.51% |
| 93 | Franklin | 2.44% |
| 94 | Columbia City | 2.43% |
| 95 | Rushville | 2.37% |
| 96 | Hartford City | 2.32% |
| 97 | Rochester | 2.22% |
| 98 | Connersville | 2.18% |
| 99 | Scottsburg | 2.15% |
| 100 | Salem | 2.07% |
