Demographics & People — Michigan City, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,894 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~31,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 12,901 |
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| Family Households | 6,888 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5182 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,240 |
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| Black or African American | 8,097 |
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| Asian | 263 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,131 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 10,171 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,991 |
| German | 4,754 |
| Irish | 2,990 |
| Polish | 2,912 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,677 |
| English | 2,034 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,402 |
| American | 846 |
| Italian | 725 |
Language
| English Only | 28,580 |
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| Spanish | 1,001 |
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| Population 5+ | 30,125 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,585 |
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| Population 18+ | 25,003 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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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 Michigan City, Indiana.
