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Michigan City, IN


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Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 25 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 41 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 32,900.

The People and Families of Michigan City

In Michigan City, about 41% of adults are married. Michigan City is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Michigan City had a median family income of $39,520.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Michigan City ($3,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Michigan City Housing

About 61% of housing units in Michigan City are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Michigan City has been around for years.

Commuting

In Michigan City, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMichigan City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Michigan City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Michigan City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Michigan City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Michigan City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Michigan City, IN

Comparing Michigan City 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 Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use510
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime32

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