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Lake Station, IN


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Lake Station, Indiana

Lake Station, Indiana, in Lake county, is 5 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 29 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Gary metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,948 people in Lake Station.

The People and Families of Lake Station

In Lake Station, about 49% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Lake Station than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Station had a median family income of $41,454.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($236) in Lake Station. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Lake Station Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Lake Station is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lake Station, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lake Station strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lake Station Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lake Station Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lake Station Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lake Station, IN

Comparing Lake Station to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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