Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City is a city located in LaPorte County, Indiana, approximately 50 miles east of Chicago, Illinois and 40 miles west of South Bend, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,900.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 32,900 people, 12,550 households, and 7,906 families residing in the city. The population density is 648.1/km² (1,678.6/mi²). There are 14,221 housing units at an average density of 280.1/km² (725.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.45% White, 26.31% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.10% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. 3.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Census - 2000 - Population density - White - African American - Native American - Asian - Pacific Islander - Other races - Hispanic - Latino

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There are 12,550 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% are married couples living together, 18.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 30.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.02.

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In the city the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.9 males.

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The median income for a household in the city is $33,732, and the median income for a family is $39,520. Males have a median income of $32,194 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,995. 13.3% of the population and 10.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.2% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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Per capita income - Poverty line

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