East Chicago, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
26,158
Population
1,854/sq mi density
$41,071
Median Income
$23,164 per capita
$92,400
Home Value
$132,058 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
826
Violent Crime/100K
1,621 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,071 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,400 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
826 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,158
Census 2023
Population Density
1,854
per square mile
Land Area
16.2
square miles (41.8 km²)
Median Age
36.5 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 37.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 56.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
16.1%
Black
37.4%
Hispanic
56.5%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 59.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 37.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
59.2%
Spanish
37.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
16.2%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.1%
29% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.453
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,158 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,854 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 37.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 59.2% |
| Spanish | 37.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.1% |
| Broadband Access | 74.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.453 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |