Demographics & People — Lake Station, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,109 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,400 |
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| Median Age | 33.5 |
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| Total Households | 4,753 |
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| Family Households | 3,331 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4696 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,268 |
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| Black or African American | 369 |
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| Asian | 203 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,071 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,003 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,109 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,080 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,017 |
| Irish | 2,118 |
| German | 2,028 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 807 |
| English | 669 |
| American | 626 |
| Polish | 529 |
Language
| English Only | 9,578 |
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| Spanish | 2,284 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,221 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 459 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,947 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.4% |
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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 Lake Station, Indiana.
