East Chicago, IN Demographics
A map of East Chicago's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 13,864 | 52.6% |
Black | 10,375 | 39.3% |
White | 1,600 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 355 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 119 | 0.5% |
Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
East Chicago, Indiana had a population of 26,370 in 2020. It was 6.1% White, 39.3% Black, 0.2% Asian, 52.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is the 39th 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).
East Chicago's White Population
1,600 residents of East Chicago identify as White, or 6.1%. This makes the White share of the population of East Chicago considerably less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #696 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is less White than neighboring Whiting (44.5% White), Hammond (30.4% White), Burnham (12.1% White), Highland (68.4% White), and Calumet City (7.4% White).
East Chicago's Black Population
10,375 residents of East Chicago identify as Black, or 39.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Chicago considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is more Black than neighboring Whiting (3.2% Black), Hammond (25.1% Black), and Highland (7.5% Black). East Chicago is less Black than neighboring Burnham (59.8% Black), and Calumet City (72% Black).
East Chicago's Asian Population
57 residents of East Chicago identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Chicago roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #407 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Calumet City (0.1% Asian). East Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Whiting (0.5% Asian), Hammond (0.8% Asian), Burnham (0.3% Asian), and Highland (1.7% Asian).
East Chicago's Hispanic Population
13,864 residents of East Chicago identify as Hispanic, or 52.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Chicago considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Whiting (49.1% Hispanic), Hammond (40.2% Hispanic), Burnham (25.6% Hispanic), Highland (18.6% Hispanic), and Calumet City (18% Hispanic).
East Chicago's Native American/Other Population
119 residents of East Chicago identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Chicago roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whiting (0.3% Native American/Other), Burnham (0.4% Native American/Other), and Highland (0.4% Native American/Other).
East Chicago's Multiracial Population
355 residents of East Chicago identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Chicago roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, East Chicago is ranked #649 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring Whiting (2.5% Multiracial), Hammond (2.9% Multiracial), Burnham (1.8% Multiracial), Highland (3.4% Multiracial), and Calumet City (1.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.