Demographics & People — Chesterton, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,326 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 5,765 |
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| Family Households | 3,271 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2035 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,735 |
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| Black or African American | 222 |
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| Asian | 229 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,145 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,312 |
| German | 2,897 |
| Irish | 2,442 |
| Other groups | 2,308 |
| English | 1,593 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,363 |
| Polish | 1,290 |
| Italian | 840 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 817 |
| European | 490 |
Language
| English Only | 12,324 |
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| Spanish | 288 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,215 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 749 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,465 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.3% |
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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 Chesterton, Indiana.
