Chesterton, IN Demographics

A map of Chesterton's Population by Race

Chesterton, Indiana has an estimated population of 14,446, a slight increase from the 14,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chesterton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chesterton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Chesterton, that probability was 30.5% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chesterton is ranked the 64th 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). Chesterton was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chesterton's White Population

12,447 residents of Chesterton, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chesterton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Chesterton ranks 592nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of Chesterton's population has increased from 82.7% to 86.2%.

Chesterton is more White than neighboring Porter (78.2% White), Burns Harbor (74.9% White), and South Haven (81.3% White). Chesterton is less White than neighboring Dune Acres (88.1% White), and Beverly Shores (95.2% White).

Chesterton's Black Population

242 residents of Chesterton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chesterton is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Chesterton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Chesterton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Chesterton is more Black than neighboring Burns Harbor (1.5% Black), and Beverly Shores (0.2% Black). Chesterton is less Black than neighboring Porter (3.2% Black), Dune Acres (2% Black), and South Haven (3.3% Black).

Chesterton's Asian Population

272 residents of Chesterton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chesterton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Chesterton ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Chesterton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Chesterton is more Asian than neighboring South Haven (1.4% Asian), and Beverly Shores (0.6% Asian). Chesterton is less Asian than neighboring Porter (2.2% Asian), Dune Acres (2.7% Asian), and Burns Harbor (3.6% Asian).

Chesterton's Hispanic Population

902 residents of Chesterton, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chesterton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Chesterton ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Chesterton's population has decreased from 9.0% to 6.2%.

Chesterton is more Hispanic than neighboring Dune Acres (1.7% Hispanic), and Beverly Shores (2.2% Hispanic). Chesterton is less Hispanic than neighboring Porter (11% Hispanic), Burns Harbor (18.7% Hispanic), and South Haven (11.7% Hispanic).

Chesterton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chesterton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chesterton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Chesterton ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chesterton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chesterton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Porter (0.4% Native American/Other), Dune Acres (4.4% Native American/Other), and Burns Harbor (0.9% Native American/Other).

Chesterton's Multiracial Population

583 residents of Chesterton, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chesterton is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chesterton ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chesterton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Chesterton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Chesterton is more Multiracial than neighboring Dune Acres (1% Multiracial), Burns Harbor (0.3% Multiracial), South Haven (2.2% Multiracial), and Beverly Shores (1.8% Multiracial). Chesterton is less Multiracial than neighboring Porter (5% 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.