New Chicago is a town located in Lake County Indiana. New Chicago has a 2024 population of 1,949. New Chicago is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,997 in 2020.
The average household income in New Chicago is $71,267 with a poverty rate of 15.93%. The median age in New Chicago is 30.4 years: 28.3 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Chicago was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,561 | 66.48% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 23.55% |
| Other race | 126 | 5.37% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 848 | 2.77 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 353 | 3.51 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.11 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 181 | 3.29 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 50 | 4.4 | 22 | 78 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 162 | 11.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 38.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 8.79% |
| Some College | 257 | 18.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 745 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 475 | 323 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 197 | 47 |
| Other Race | 66 | 27 | 8 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 9 |
| Asian | 27 | 5 | 2 |
| Islander | 14 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,310 | $0 | $37,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,587 | $0 | $91,587 |
| High School Graduate | $33,292 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,841 | $42,679 | $32,784 |
| Overall | $35,245 | $34,451 | $35,912 |
| Some College | $35,938 | $33,945 | $40,197 |
$35,245
Average Earnings
$34,451
Average Male
$35,912
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.38% of New Chicago residents speak only English, while 29.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,217 | 188 | 15.45% |
| Hispanic | 950 | 174 | 18.32% |
| Multiple | 553 | 88 | 15.91% |
| Other | 126 | 26 | 20.63% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Chicago is Other, with 20.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Chicago is White, with 15.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.62% |
| High School | 22.94% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.58% |
| Female Employed | 10% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,429 | $81,891 |
| Households | $54,700 | $71,267 |
| Married Families | $93,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,646 | $45,938 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.84% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.25%
Born in New Chicago
90.93%
Native Born
9.07%
Foreign Born
6.73%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
90.93% of New Chicago residents were born in the United States, with 69.25% having been born in Indiana. 6.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,889 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,901 | -12 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,913 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 1,925 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,937 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,949 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 1,961 | -9 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,970 | -13 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,983 | -14 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,997 | 56 | 2.89% |
| 2019 | 1,941 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 1,945 | -12 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 1,957 | -17 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,974 | -16 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1,990 | -19 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,009 | -7 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 2,016 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 2,024 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,029 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 2,038 | 0 | 0% |