Chesterton, IN Demographics

A map of Chesterton's Population by Race

Chesterton, Indiana had a population of 14,241 in 2020. It was 82.7% White, 1.8% Black, 2.0% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chesterton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chesterton's White Population

11,780 residents of Chesterton identify as White, or 82.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Chesterton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #592 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more White than neighboring Burns Harbor (80% White), and South Haven (76.7% White). Chesterton is less White than neighboring Porter (83.7% White), Dune Acres (91% White), and Beverly Shores (90.7% White).

Chesterton's Black Population

258 residents of Chesterton identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chesterton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more Black than neighboring Dune Acres (1.3% Black), and Beverly Shores (1.7% Black). Chesterton is less Black than neighboring Porter (2.1% Black), Burns Harbor (4% Black), and South Haven (4.7% Black).

Chesterton's Asian Population

283 residents of Chesterton identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chesterton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #53 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more Asian than neighboring Porter (1% Asian), Dune Acres (0.9% Asian), Burns Harbor (1.3% Asian), South Haven (0.4% Asian), and Beverly Shores (0.5% Asian).

Chesterton's Hispanic Population

1,287 residents of Chesterton identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chesterton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dune Acres (2.6% Hispanic), and Beverly Shores (3.2% Hispanic). Chesterton is less Hispanic than neighboring Porter (9.4% Hispanic), Burns Harbor (11.2% Hispanic), and South Haven (13.3% Hispanic).

Chesterton's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Chesterton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chesterton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #327 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Shores (0.3% Native American/Other). Chesterton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Porter (0.6% Native American/Other), Dune Acres (2.1% Native American/Other), Burns Harbor (1.1% Native American/Other), and South Haven (0.6% Native American/Other).

Chesterton's Multiracial Population

573 residents of Chesterton identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chesterton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Chesterton is ranked #232 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chesterton is more Multiracial than neighboring Porter (3.2% Multiracial), Dune Acres (2.1% Multiracial), Burns Harbor (2.5% Multiracial), and Beverly Shores (3.7% Multiracial). Chesterton is less Multiracial than neighboring South Haven (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.