Michigan City, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Michigan City, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,932 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1341.7 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.10% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,258 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Michigan City declined by 1.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,932 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Michigan City is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.6% of residents. That is 0.6 points below Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,032 21.6% -0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,843 20.9% -0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,227 18.7% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,022 18.0% +1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.1% of the people living in Michigan City and men 49.9%.
- Women 50.1% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 49.9% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Michigan City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,543 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.38% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Michigan City is about 23% lower than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $158,325 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.1% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Michigan City is about 13.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $976 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Michigan City spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.5 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,331 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,241 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,776 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Michigan City is 17 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Michigan City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Michigan City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Michigan City | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.6% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.3% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michigan City, Indiana.
What is the population of Michigan City, Indiana?
About 27,932 people live in Michigan City, Indiana, in 11,258 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Michigan City, Indiana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Michigan City, Indiana has 1,342 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Michigan City, Indiana?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($158,325 against $55,543), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $976 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Michigan City, Indiana?
Unemployment in Michigan City, Indiana is 9.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Michigan City, Indiana?
18.6% of adults in Michigan City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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