Michigan City, IN Demographics

A map of Michigan City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,407	18,410	61.0%	57.4%
Black	7,580	8,787	23.8%	27.4%
Hispanic	2,817	2,470	8.9%	7.7%
Multiracial	1,602	1,866	5.0%	5.8%
Asian	214	285	0.7%	0.9%
Native American/Other	194	257	0.6%	0.8%

Michigan City, Indiana has an estimated population of 31,814, a less than 1% change from the 32,075 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.0% White, 23.8% Black, 8.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Michigan City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Michigan City has become less 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 Michigan City, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Michigan City is ranked the 33rd 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). Michigan City was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Michigan City's White Population

19,407 residents of Michigan City, or 61.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Michigan City is considerably lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Michigan City ranks 682nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Michigan City's population has increased from 57.4% to 61.0%.

Michigan City is less White than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (75.7% White), Trail Creek (75.6% White), Long Beach (97.6% White), Michiana Shores (87.6% White), and Michiana (91.1% White).

Michigan City's Black Population

7,580 residents of Michigan City, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Michigan City is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Michigan City ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of Michigan City's population has decreased from 27.4% to 23.8%.

Michigan City is more Black than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (22.3% Black), Trail Creek (6.6% Black), Long Beach (0% Black), Michiana Shores (0.8% Black), and Michiana (0% Black).

Michigan City's Asian Population

214 residents of Michigan City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Michigan City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Michigan City ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Asian residents' share of Michigan City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Michigan City is more Asian than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (0% Asian), Trail Creek (0% Asian), and Michiana Shores (0% Asian). Michigan City is less Asian than neighboring Long Beach (1.4% Asian), and Michiana (4.8% Asian).

Michigan City's Hispanic Population

2,817 residents of Michigan City, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Michigan City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Michigan City ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Michigan City's population has increased from 7.7% to 8.9%.

Michigan City is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (2% Hispanic), Long Beach (0.5% Hispanic), Michiana Shores (1.9% Hispanic), and Michiana (3.8% Hispanic). Michigan City is less Hispanic than neighboring Trail Creek (10% Hispanic).

Michigan City's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Michigan City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Michigan City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Michigan City ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Michigan City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Michigan City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (0% Native American/Other), Trail Creek (0.2% Native American/Other), Long Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Michiana Shores (0.5% Native American/Other), and Michiana (0% Native American/Other).

Michigan City's Multiracial Population

1,602 residents of Michigan City, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Michigan City is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Michigan City ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Michigan City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Michigan City's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.0%.

Michigan City is more Multiracial than neighboring Pottawattamie Park (0% Multiracial), Long Beach (0.3% Multiracial), and Michiana (0.3% Multiracial). Michigan City is less Multiracial than neighboring Trail Creek (7.6% Multiracial), and Michiana Shores (9.1% 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.