Demographics & People — Cedar Lake, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,686 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,800 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,283 |
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| Family Households | 3,890 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1685 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,374 |
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| Black or African American | 30 |
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| Asian | 120 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,202 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,944 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,878 |
| Irish | 2,693 |
| Polish | 2,519 |
| Italian | 1,749 |
| English | 1,431 |
| Other groups | 1,377 |
| Dutch | 1,045 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 475 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 378 |
Language
| English Only | 13,083 |
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| Spanish | 245 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,904 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 766 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,868 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Cedar Lake, Indiana.
