East Chicago is a city located in Lake County Indiana. East Chicago has a 2024 population of 25,659. East Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,342 in 2020.
The average household income in East Chicago is $55,347 with a poverty rate of 27%. The median age in East Chicago is 36 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Chicago was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,136 | 38.45% |
| Other race | 8,660 | 32.85% |
| White | 5,209 | 19.76% |
| Two or more races | 2,274 | 8.63% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,147 | 2.59 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 4,296 | 1.21 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
| Married | 2,520 | 3.82 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Female | 2,392 | 3.48 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 939 | 3.26 | 49 | 51 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
43.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,303 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,195 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,100 | 6.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 623 | 3.62% |
| High School Graduate | 6,886 | 40.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,250 | 13.08% |
| Some College | 2,851 | 16.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,640 | 6,630 | 737 |
| Black | 6,052 | 4,848 | 729 |
| Other Race | 5,940 | 4,075 | 440 |
| White | 1,505 | 1,159 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 1,341 | 853 | 161 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,396 | $0 | $33,487 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,175 | $65,573 | $45,625 |
| High School Graduate | $30,926 | $34,861 | $28,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,179 | $43,644 | $27,232 |
| Overall | $35,406 | $40,438 | $31,014 |
| Some College | $37,629 | $40,637 | $36,127 |
$35,406
Average Earnings
$40,438
Average Male
$31,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.14% of East Chicago residents speak only English, while 37.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,106 | 3,668 | 36.3% |
| Hispanic | 14,418 | 2,935 | 20.36% |
| Other | 8,640 | 2,062 | 23.87% |
| White | 1,686 | 449 | 26.63% |
| Multiple | 2,274 | 364 | 16.01% |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 100% |
27%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.84%
Male Poverty Rate
31.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Chicago is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Chicago is Multiple, with 16.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.68% |
| Some College | 22.82% |
| High School | 22.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.92% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 8.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,928 | $65,399 |
| Households | $39,434 | $55,347 |
| Married Families | $74,909 | $92,519 |
| Non Families | $25,300 | $36,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
673
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 231 |
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 314 | 2.82% |
| Black | 254 | 3.66% |
| White | 209 | 4.91% |
| Other Race | 161 | 2.41% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 2.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
50.76%
Born in East Chicago
84.64%
Native Born
15.36%
Foreign Born
9.85%
Non Citizen
5.51%
Naturalized
84.64% of East Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 50.76% having been born in Indiana. 9.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,805 | -171 | -0.68% |
| 2028 | 24,976 | -171 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 25,147 | -170 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 25,317 | -171 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 25,488 | -171 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 25,659 | -171 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 25,830 | -141 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 25,971 | -229 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 26,200 | -142 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 26,342 | -1,521 | -5.46% |
| 2019 | 27,863 | -105 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 27,968 | -207 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 28,175 | -268 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 28,443 | -263 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 28,706 | -325 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 29,031 | -205 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 29,236 | -221 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 29,457 | -74 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 29,531 | -164 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 29,695 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,414 | -1,478 | -4.36% |
| 1990 | 33,892 | -5,894 | -14.81% |
| 1980 | 39,786 | -7,196 | -15.32% |
| 1970 | 46,982 | -10,687 | -18.53% |
| 1960 | 57,669 | 3,406 | 6.28% |
| 1950 | 54,263 | -374 | -0.68% |
| 1940 | 54,637 | -147 | -0.27% |
| 1930 | 54,784 | 18,817 | 52.32% |
| 1920 | 35,967 | 16,869 | 88.33% |
| 1910 | 19,098 | 15,687 | 459.89% |
| 1900 | 3,411 | -21,394 | -86.25% |