Hobart, IN Demographics

A map of Hobart's Population by Race

Hobart, Indiana has an estimated population of 29,558, a less than 1% change from the 29,752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 16.7% Hispanic, 14.3% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hobart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hobart has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Hobart, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hobart is ranked the 37th 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). Hobart was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hobart's White Population

19,301 residents of Hobart, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hobart is considerably lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Hobart ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Hobart's population has decreased from 66.2% to 65.3%.

Hobart is more White than neighboring New Chicago (48.2% White), Lake Station (59.1% White), and Merrillville (33.4% White). Hobart is less White than neighboring Wheeler (100% White), and Winfield (72.4% White).

Hobart's Black Population

4,235 residents of Hobart, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hobart is higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Hobart ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Hobart's population has increased from 9.1% to 14.3%.

Hobart is more Black than neighboring New Chicago (1.8% Black), Lake Station (2.5% Black), Wheeler (0% Black), and Winfield (5.1% Black). Hobart is less Black than neighboring Merrillville (46.1% Black).

Hobart's Asian Population

329 residents of Hobart, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Hobart ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Hobart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hobart is more Asian than neighboring Merrillville (1% Asian), and Wheeler (0% Asian). Hobart is less Asian than neighboring New Chicago (1.2% Asian), Lake Station (1.4% Asian), and Winfield (5.6% Asian).

Hobart's Hispanic Population

4,945 residents of Hobart, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hobart is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Hobart ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Hobart's population has decreased from 18.9% to 16.7%.

Hobart is more Hispanic than neighboring Merrillville (15.6% Hispanic), Wheeler (0% Hispanic), and Winfield (12.4% Hispanic). Hobart is less Hispanic than neighboring New Chicago (43.5% Hispanic), and Lake Station (32.8% Hispanic).

Hobart's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Hobart, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hobart ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hobart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Hobart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Station (0% Native American/Other), and Wheeler (0% Native American/Other). Hobart is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Chicago (1.6% Native American/Other), Merrillville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Winfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Hobart's Multiracial Population

688 residents of Hobart, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hobart is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hobart ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hobart's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hobart's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Hobart is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheeler (0% Multiracial). Hobart is less Multiracial than neighboring New Chicago (3.6% Multiracial), Lake Station (4.2% Multiracial), Merrillville (3.1% Multiracial), and Winfield (3.9% 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.