Demographics & People — Burns Harbor, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,198 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,100 |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Total Households | 858 |
| Family Households | 601 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3192 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,946 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 384 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 966 |
| German | 364 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 344 |
| Other groups | 320 |
| Irish | 301 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 300 |
| English | 217 |
| Polish | 205 |
| Italian | 140 |
| American | 134 |
Language
| English Only | 1,868 |
| Spanish | 90 |
| Population 5+ | 2,009 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 121 |
| Population 18+ | 1,665 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Burns Harbor, Indiana.