Ross, Indiana
Ross: unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana.
About
Ross is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,653. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,540 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ross
| Population | 1,540 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 46408 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5267,-87.3748 |
| Altitude | 2,100 feet / 640 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:05:43 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ross is located at 41°31'36"N 87°22'29"W (41.5267000, -87.3747600).
Ross map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ross decreased by 6.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,653 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,558 | -5.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,552 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,549 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,538 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,536 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,529 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,533 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,527 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,540 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,540 | 0% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ross, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475574 | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College LLC | Gary (IN) | 46409-2404 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ross, 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 Ross.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Post Office | Gary (IN) | 46409 |
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 |
| 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
Ross distances to largest Indiana cities