East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago: city in Lake County, Indiana, United States
About
East Chicago is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,698 and a population density of 710 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,742 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about East Chicago
| Population | 27,742 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 46312 |
| Phone Area Codes | 219 |
| Area | 41.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6392,-87.4548 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:25:02 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 663 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
East Chicago is located at 41°38'21"N 87°27'17"W (41.6392000, -87.4547600).
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Weather
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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According to census records, the population of East Chicago decreased by 7.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,698 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,524 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,450 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,225 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,017 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,686 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,423 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,158 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,937 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,817 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,742 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,532 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 24,091 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,200 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 24,099 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 73.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 26.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 58.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 809 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 25.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
East Chicago zip code is 46312.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 18089
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $241,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,858 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $753 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,378 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,702 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,637 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,655 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,279,631 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 284,725 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,746 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,134 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,092 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,613 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,706 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 624 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 486 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,957 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,210 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,278.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.63 |
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People born in East Chicago (63)
People born in East Chicago, including actress Betsy Palmer, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Frank Reynolds, author and game designer John M. Ford, .
More notable people
- Jim Bradley (American basketball player) he was born in 16/03/1952
- Gregg Popovich (American basketball coach and player) he was born in 28/01/1949
- Andrew Majda (American mathematician) he was born in 30/01/1949
- Junior Bridgeman (American basketball player and businessman) he was born in 17/09/1953
- Kenny Lofton (American baseball player) he was born in 31/05/1967
- David Albin Zywiec Sidor (American bishop) he was born in 15/07/1947
- Kim Sanders (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 24/10/1968
- Vince Boryla (American basketball player, coach, executive) he was born in 11/03/1927
- E'Twaun Moore (American basketball player) he was born in 25/02/1989
- Miguel Torres (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 18/01/1981
- Jason Repko (American baseball player) he was born in 27/12/1980
- John Hubbard (American television and film actor (1914-1988)) he was born in 14/04/1914
- Mighty Mo Rodgers (American blues musician and songwriter) he was born in 24/07/1942
- Bridget Pettis (American basketball player, guard) she was born in 01/01/1971
- Nick Mantis (American professional basketball player) he was born in 07/12/1935
- Ray Ragelis (American basketball player) he was born in 10/12/1928
- Ilie Oană (Romanian footballer (1918-1993)) he was born in 16/08/1918
- Alexander Vraciu (US Navy World War II fighter ace) he was born in 02/11/1918
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Chicago, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150172 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph | Whiting (IN) | 46394 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Chicago, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to East Chicago.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Post Office | East Chicago (IN) | 46312 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 75,342 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Gary | 74,693 | The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. |
| Merrillville | 34,916 | Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana |
| Crown Point | 30,906 | City in Indiana, USA |
| Schererville | 28,593 | Town in northwest Indiana, USA |
| Hobart | 27,913 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Munster | 22,483 | Town in the U. |
| Highland | 22,283 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Griffith | 16,032 | Town in Calumet and St. |
| Dyer | 15,955 | Town in Indiana |
| Cedar Lake | 13,588 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Lake Station | 11,850 | City in Indiana, United States |
| Lowell | 9,450 | Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Winfield | 5,486 | Town of the United States |
| Whiting | 4,814 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| Shelby | 2,737 | Census-designated place in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
East Chicago distances to largest Indiana cities