Burns Harbor, IN Demographics

A map of Burns Harbor's Population by Race

Burns Harbor, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,155, an increase from the 2,055 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 1.5% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burns Harbor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burns Harbor has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burns Harbor, that probability was 34.6% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burns Harbor is ranked the 215th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. 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). Burns Harbor was ranked the 221st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burns Harbor's White Population

1,615 residents of Burns Harbor, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burns Harbor is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Burns Harbor ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has decreased from 80.0% to 74.9%.

Burns Harbor is more White than neighboring Portage (64.8% White). Burns Harbor is less White than neighboring Dune Acres (88.1% White), Porter (78.2% White), Ogden Dunes (81.3% White), and Chesterton (86.2% White).

Burns Harbor's Black Population

32 residents of Burns Harbor, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burns Harbor is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Burns Harbor ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Black residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.5%.

Burns Harbor is less Black than neighboring Dune Acres (2% Black), Porter (3.2% Black), Portage (9.3% Black), Ogden Dunes (3.2% Black), and Chesterton (1.7% Black).

Burns Harbor's Asian Population

78 residents of Burns Harbor, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burns Harbor is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Burns Harbor ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's Asian population has grown by an estimated 188.9%. Asian residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.6%.

Burns Harbor is more Asian than neighboring Dune Acres (2.7% Asian), Porter (2.2% Asian), Portage (1.2% Asian), Ogden Dunes (1.4% Asian), and Chesterton (1.9% Asian).

Burns Harbor's Hispanic Population

404 residents of Burns Harbor, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burns Harbor is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Burns Harbor ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has increased from 11.2% to 18.7%.

Burns Harbor is more Hispanic than neighboring Dune Acres (1.7% Hispanic), Porter (11% Hispanic), Ogden Dunes (11.3% Hispanic), and Chesterton (6.2% Hispanic). Burns Harbor is less Hispanic than neighboring Portage (21.3% Hispanic).

Burns Harbor's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Burns Harbor, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burns Harbor is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burns Harbor ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Burns Harbor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Porter (0.4% Native American/Other), Portage (0.5% Native American/Other), Ogden Dunes (0% Native American/Other), and Chesterton (0% Native American/Other). Burns Harbor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dune Acres (4.4% Native American/Other).

Burns Harbor's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Burns Harbor, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burns Harbor is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burns Harbor ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Harbor's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Burns Harbor's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.3%.

Burns Harbor is less Multiracial than neighboring Dune Acres (1% Multiracial), Porter (5% Multiracial), Portage (2.7% Multiracial), Ogden Dunes (2.7% Multiracial), and Chesterton (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.