New Chicago is a town located in Lake County Indiana. New Chicago has a 2024 population of 1,949. New Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,997 in 2020.
The average household income in New Chicago is $70,774 with a poverty rate of 14.83%. The median age in New Chicago is 31.9 years: 29.1 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Chicago was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,516 | 71.81% |
| Two or more races | 393 | 18.62% |
| Other race | 146 | 6.92% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 743 | 2.84 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 321 | 3.48 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.12 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 138 | 3.51 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 79 | 3.53 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 8.11% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 489 | 38.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 250 | 19.49% |
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 | 794 | 722 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 416 | 285 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 152 | 35 |
| Other Race | 72 | 42 | 9 |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 9 |
| Islander | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 2 |
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 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,837 | $0 | $34,527 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,534 | $0 | $86,534 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $50,000 | $23,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,500 | $35,625 | $15,375 |
| Overall | $34,043 | $34,931 | $33,491 |
| Some College | $33,833 | $34,063 | $33,375 |
$34,043
Average Earnings
$34,931
Average Male
$33,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.44% of New Chicago residents speak only English, while 28.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,187 | 170 | 14.32% |
| Hispanic | 817 | 127 | 15.54% |
| Multiple | 393 | 39 | 9.92% |
| Other | 146 | 26 | 17.81% |
| Black | 37 | 8 | 21.62% |
14.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.31%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Chicago is Black, with 21.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Chicago is Multiple, with 9.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| High School | 19.43% |
| Some College | 14.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.39% |
| Female Employed | 10.55% |
| Male Employed | 9.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $81,590 |
| Households | $56,761 | $70,774 |
| Married Families | $97,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $36,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
71.25%
Born in New Chicago
91.66%
Native Born
8.34%
Foreign Born
6.16%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
91.66% of New Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 71.25% having been born in Indiana. 6.16% 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 | 1,889 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,901 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,913 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 1,925 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,937 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,949 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 1,961 | -9 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,970 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,983 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,997 | 56 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 1,941 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,945 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 1,957 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,974 | -16 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1,990 | -19 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,009 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 2,016 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2,024 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,029 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 2,038 | 0 | 0% |