Chesterton is a town located in Porter County Indiana. Chesterton has a 2024 population of 14,785. Chesterton is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,273 in 2020.
The average household income in Chesterton is $112,402 with a poverty rate of 10.66%. The median age in Chesterton is 36.9 years: 36.4 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesterton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,491 | 88.02% |
| Two or more races | 999 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 101 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,727 | 2.44 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 2,600 | 3.25 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 2,386 | 1.29 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 614 | 3.13 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 127 | 4.42 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 2.36% |
| Associates Degree | 743 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,651 | 27.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,161 | 12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,843 | 29.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 1,904 | 19.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,216 | 7,971 | 3,139 |
| Hispanic | 865 | 768 | 387 |
| 2+ Races | 575 | 531 | 215 |
| Asian | 292 | 276 | 182 |
| Other Race | 101 | 59 | 34 |
| Black | 73 | 73 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,530 | $73,000 | $55,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,117 | $92,153 | $110,625 |
| High School Graduate | $50,152 | $65,497 | $22,027 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,175 | $33,393 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,082 | $69,784 | $45,218 |
| Some College | $54,066 | $75,673 | $41,525 |
$61,082
Average Earnings
$69,784
Average Male
$45,218
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.6% of Chesterton residents speak only English, while 8.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,634 | 1,022 | 8.78% |
| Asian | 368 | 155 | 42.12% |
| Multiple | 968 | 151 | 15.6% |
| Black | 226 | 132 | 58.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,332 | 102 | 7.66% |
| Other | 101 | 34 | 33.66% |
10.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.51%
Male Poverty Rate
13.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chesterton is Black, with 58.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chesterton is Hispanic, with 7.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.09% |
| Some College | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.65% |
| Female Employed | 5.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,451 | $124,337 |
| Households | $90,753 | $112,402 |
| Married Families | $126,268 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,000 | $92,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
749
Number of Veterans
707
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 248 |
| Vietnam | 226 |
| First Gulf War | 216 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 308 |
| 75+ | 240 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 720 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 8.87% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 4.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.79%
Born in Chesterton
94.41%
Native Born
5.59%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
94.41% of Chesterton residents were born in the United States, with 63.79% having been born in Indiana. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,425 | 128 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 15,297 | 128 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 15,169 | 128 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 15,041 | 128 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 14,913 | 128 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 14,785 | 128 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 14,657 | 97 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 14,560 | 159 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 14,401 | 128 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 14,273 | 166 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 14,107 | 258 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 13,849 | 332 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 13,517 | 125 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 13,392 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 13,384 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 13,391 | 96 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 13,295 | 84 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 13,211 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 13,202 | 107 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 13,095 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,488 | 1,364 | 14.95% |
| 1990 | 9,124 | 593 | 6.95% |
| 1980 | 8,531 | 2,354 | 38.11% |
| 1970 | 6,177 | 1,842 | 42.49% |
| 1960 | 4,335 | 1,160 | 36.54% |
| 1950 | 3,175 | -12,250 | -79.42% |