Hobart, IN Demographics

A map of Hobart's Population by Race

Hobart, Indiana had a population of 29,752 in 2020. It was 66.2% White, 9.1% Black, 1.2% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hobart, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is the 35th 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).

Hobart's White Population

19,695 residents of Hobart identify as White, or 66.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hobart slightly less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #669 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more White than neighboring New Chicago (58.4% White), Lake Station (57.5% White), and Merrillville (29.7% White). Hobart is less White than neighboring Wheeler (88% White), and Winfield (73.2% White).

Hobart's Black Population

2,695 residents of Hobart identify as Black, or 9.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hobart roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more Black than neighboring New Chicago (4.4% Black), Lake Station (4.9% Black), Wheeler (0.7% Black), and Winfield (6.2% Black). Hobart is less Black than neighboring Merrillville (50.1% Black).

Hobart's Asian Population

349 residents of Hobart identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hobart roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more Asian than neighboring New Chicago (0.9% Asian), Lake Station (0.3% Asian), and Wheeler (0% Asian). Hobart is less Asian than neighboring Merrillville (1.3% Asian), and Winfield (3.4% Asian).

Hobart's Hispanic Population

5,630 residents of Hobart identify as Hispanic, or 18.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hobart slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more Hispanic than neighboring Merrillville (14.7% Hispanic), Wheeler (8.3% Hispanic), and Winfield (13.4% Hispanic). Hobart is less Hispanic than neighboring New Chicago (30.8% Hispanic), and Lake Station (31.7% Hispanic).

Hobart's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Hobart 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 Hobart roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #242 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeler (0% Native American/Other). Hobart is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Chicago (1% Native American/Other), and Lake Station (0.7% Native American/Other).

Hobart's Multiracial Population

1,245 residents of Hobart identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hobart roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Hobart is ranked #200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hobart is more Multiracial than neighboring Merrillville (3.6% Multiracial), Wheeler (3% Multiracial), and Winfield (3.3% Multiracial). Hobart is less Multiracial than neighboring New Chicago (4.7% Multiracial), and Lake Station (4.9% Multiracial).

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