New Chicago, IN Demographics
A map of New Chicago's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,167 | 58.4% |
Hispanic | 615 | 30.8% |
Multiracial | 93 | 4.7% |
Black | 88 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 1.0% |
Asian | 17 | 0.9% |
New Chicago, Indiana had a population of 1,999 in 2020. It was 58.4% White, 4.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 30.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Chicago, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is the 226th 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).
New Chicago's White Population
1,167 residents of New Chicago identify as White, or 58.4%. This makes the White share of the population of New Chicago less than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is ranked #679 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is more White than neighboring Lake Station (57.5% White), Gary (9.2% White), and Merrillville (29.7% White). New Chicago is less White than neighboring Hobart (66.2% White), and Portage (63.8% White).
New Chicago's Black Population
88 residents of New Chicago identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Chicago roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is ranked #64 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is less Black than neighboring Lake Station (4.9% Black), Hobart (9.1% Black), Gary (79.1% Black), Portage (11.2% Black), and Merrillville (50.1% Black).
New Chicago's Asian Population
17 residents of New Chicago identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Chicago roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is ranked #141 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is more Asian than neighboring Lake Station (0.3% Asian), and Gary (0.2% Asian). New Chicago is less Asian than neighboring Hobart (1.2% Asian), Portage (1% Asian), and Merrillville (1.3% Asian).
New Chicago's Hispanic Population
615 residents of New Chicago identify as Hispanic, or 30.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Chicago considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is more Hispanic than neighboring Hobart (18.9% Hispanic), Gary (7.6% Hispanic), Portage (19% Hispanic), and Merrillville (14.7% Hispanic). New Chicago is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Station (31.7% Hispanic).
New Chicago's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of New Chicago identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New 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, New Chicago is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Station (0.7% Native American/Other), Hobart (0.5% Native American/Other), Gary (0.7% Native American/Other), Portage (0.5% Native American/Other), and Merrillville (0.5% Native American/Other).
New Chicago's Multiracial Population
93 residents of New Chicago identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Chicago roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, New Chicago is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Chicago is more Multiracial than neighboring Hobart (4.2% Multiracial), Gary (3.2% Multiracial), Portage (4.4% Multiracial), and Merrillville (3.6% Multiracial). New Chicago is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Station (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.