Schererville, IN Demographics

A map of Schererville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,805	21,092	70.0%	71.1%
Hispanic	4,805	4,052	16.2%	13.7%
Black	2,278	2,373	7.7%	8.0%
Multiracial	1,095	981	3.7%	3.3%
Asian	630	1,018	2.1%	3.4%
Native American/Other	88	130	0.3%	0.4%

Schererville, Indiana has an estimated population of 29,701, a less than 1% change from the 29,646 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schererville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schererville 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 Schererville, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schererville is ranked the 36th 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). Schererville was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schererville's White Population

20,805 residents of Schererville, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schererville is lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Schererville ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Schererville's population has decreased from 71.1% to 70.0%.

Schererville is more White than neighboring Griffith (58.7% White), Highland (65.7% White), and Munster (69.6% White). Schererville is less White than neighboring St. John (78.7% White), and Dyer (78.6% White).

Schererville's Black Population

2,278 residents of Schererville, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schererville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Schererville ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Schererville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Schererville is more Black than neighboring St. John (2.3% Black), Dyer (2.4% Black), and Munster (7.4% Black). Schererville is less Black than neighboring Griffith (14.5% Black), and Highland (8.7% Black).

Schererville's Asian Population

630 residents of Schererville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schererville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Schererville ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Asian residents' share of Schererville's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

Schererville is more Asian than neighboring Griffith (2% Asian), St. John (2% Asian), and Highland (1.8% Asian). Schererville is less Asian than neighboring Dyer (3.1% Asian), and Munster (6.3% Asian).

Schererville's Hispanic Population

4,805 residents of Schererville, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schererville is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Schererville ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Schererville's population has increased from 13.7% to 16.2%.

Schererville is more Hispanic than neighboring St. John (13.6% Hispanic), Dyer (12.7% Hispanic), and Munster (14.5% Hispanic). Schererville is less Hispanic than neighboring Griffith (19.1% Hispanic), and Highland (20.3% Hispanic).

Schererville's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Schererville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schererville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Schererville ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schererville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Schererville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dyer (0.2% Native American/Other). Schererville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Griffith (0.5% Native American/Other), St. John (2.2% Native American/Other), and Highland (0.4% Native American/Other).

Schererville's Multiracial Population

1,095 residents of Schererville, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schererville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Schererville ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schererville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Schererville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Schererville is more Multiracial than neighboring St. John (1.2% Multiracial), Highland (3.1% Multiracial), Dyer (3% Multiracial), and Munster (1.9% Multiracial). Schererville is less Multiracial than neighboring Griffith (5.2% 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.