Michiana Shores, IN Demographics

A map of Michiana Shores's Population by Race

Michiana Shores, Indiana has an estimated population of 364, a large increase from the 306 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Michiana Shores, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Michiana Shores has become more 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 Michiana Shores, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Michiana Shores is ranked the 577th 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). Michiana Shores was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Michiana Shores's White Population

319 residents of Michiana Shores, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Michiana Shores is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Michiana Shores ranks 475th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's White population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has decreased from 89.5% to 87.6%.

Michiana Shores is more White than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (75.7% White), and Michigan City (61% White). Michiana Shores is less White than neighboring Michiana (91.1% White), Grand Beach (90.9% White), and Long Beach (97.6% White).

Michiana Shores's Black Population

3 residents of Michiana Shores, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Michiana Shores is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Michiana Shores ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Michiana Shores is more Black than neighboring Michiana (0% Black), Grand Beach (0% Black), and Long Beach (0% Black). Michiana Shores is less Black than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (22.3% Black), and Michigan City (23.8% Black).

Michiana Shores's Asian Population

0 residents of Michiana Shores, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Michiana Shores is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Michiana Shores ranks 355th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Michiana Shores is less Asian than neighboring Michiana (4.8% Asian), Long Beach (1.4% Asian), and Michigan City (0.7% Asian).

Michiana Shores's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Michiana Shores, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Michiana Shores is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Michiana Shores ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.9%.

Michiana Shores is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Beach (0.5% Hispanic). Michiana Shores is less Hispanic than neighboring Michiana (3.8% Hispanic), Grand Beach (6.2% Hispanic), Pottawattamie Park (2% Hispanic), and Michigan City (8.9% Hispanic).

Michiana Shores's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Michiana Shores, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Michiana Shores is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Michiana Shores ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.5%.

Michiana Shores is more Native American/Other than neighboring Michiana (0% Native American/Other), Grand Beach (0% Native American/Other), Long Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pottawattamie Park (0% Native American/Other). Michiana Shores is less Native American/Other than neighboring Michigan City (0.6% Native American/Other).

Michiana Shores's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Michiana Shores, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Michiana Shores is higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Michiana Shores ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michiana Shores's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 135.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Michiana Shores's population has increased from 4.6% to 9.1%.

Michiana Shores is more Multiracial than neighboring Michiana (0.3% Multiracial), Grand Beach (2.8% Multiracial), Long Beach (0.3% Multiracial), Pottawattamie Park (0% Multiracial), and Michigan City (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.