New Chicago, Indiana
New Chicago: town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
About
New Chicago is a town located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,035 and a population density of 1,174 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,937 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about New Chicago
| Population | 1,937 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 46342 |
| Phone Area Codes | 219 |
| Area | 1.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5584,-87.2745 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:08:28 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,117 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
New Chicago is located at 41°33'30"N 87°16'28"W (41.5583700, -87.2744800).
New Chicago map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of New Chicago decreased by 5.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,035 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,028 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,023 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,016 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,008 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,989 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,973 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,958 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,945 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,940 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,937 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Chicago, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151360 | Indiana University-Northwest | Gary (IN) | 46408-1197 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Chicago, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to New Chicago.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Station Post Office | Lake Station (IN) | 46405 |
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 |
| East Chicago | 27,742 | City in Lake County, Indiana, United States |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
New Chicago distances to largest Indiana cities