Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City: City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
About
Michigan City is a city located in the county of LaPorte in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,479 and a population density of 530 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 31,015 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Michigan City
| Population : | 31,015 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | LaPorte County |
| Postal code : | 46360–46361 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 59.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 627 feet / 191 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:32:32 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 522 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.5% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Michigan City is located at 41°42'27"N 86°53'42"W (41.7075400, -86.8950300).
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Official website of Michigan City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Michigan City decreased by 1.5% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,479 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,212 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,077 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,422 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,494 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,320 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,083 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,040 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,061 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,015 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,969 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,886 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,985 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,886 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,162 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,425 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 6,425 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $969 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $436 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $638 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 2 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,949 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,945 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 125,553 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,248 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,885 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,414 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 210 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,580 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 55,432 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 767 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 974 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 597 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 251 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 919 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 836 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 25.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 543.02 |
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Where to Stay in Michigan City
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People born in Michigan City (47)
People born in Michigan City, including actress Anne Baxter, singer, songwriter Pebe Sebert, professional baseball player, pitcher Don Larsen, .
List
- Dick Cathcart (American musician (1924-1993)) he was born in 06/11/1924
- Douglas Lute (United States general) he was born in 03/11/1952
- Allan Spear (American politician) he was born in 24/06/1937
- Charles Arnt (actor (1906-1990)) he was born in 20/08/1906
- Emil Konopinski (American physicist) he was born in 25/12/1911
- Abe Gibron (American football player (1925-1997)) he was born in 22/09/1925
- Amy Spindler (American journalist) she was born in 01/01/1963
- Anita King (American racing driver (1884-1963)) she was born in 14/08/1884
- Daniel D. Bruce (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 18/05/1950
- Eilaine Roth (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player) she was born in 17/01/1929
- Elaine Roth (American baseball player) she was born in 17/01/1929
- Herman W. Snow (American politician) he was born in 03/07/1836
- Charlotte Georgia Nast (American botanist (1905-1991)) she was born in 19/01/1905
- Jason Matheson (American journalist) he was born in 05/08/1974
- Jeff Peterek (American baseball player) he was born in 22/09/1963
- Jim Arnold (American politician) he was born in 02/12/1950
- John Huppenthal (Republican Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction) he was born in 03/03/1954
- Mike LaRocco (American motorcycle racer) he was born in 12/02/1971
Schools in Michigan City
College & universities near Michigan City, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150251 | College of Court Reporting Inc | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Michigan City, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Michigan City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City Post Office | Michigan City (IN) | 46360 |
Other cities in LaPorte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaPorte County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| LaPorte | 22,053 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Westville | 5,854 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Trail Creek | 1,985 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kingsford Heights | 1,379 | Town of the United States |
| Long Beach | 1,139 | Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States |
| Davis | 1,007 | Township in Starke County, Indiana |
| Wanatah | 999 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kankakee | 982 | Township in LaPorte County, Indiana |
| Hanna | 955 | Census-designated place in LaPorte County, Indiana |
| Hamlet | 754 | City in Indiana, USA |
| La Crosse | 511 | Town in Indiana |
| Smith | 368 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Michiana Shores | 296 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kingsbury | 239 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Pottawattamie Park | 221 | Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Michigan City distances to largest Indiana cities
