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East Chicago city, IN

ZIP 46312 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46312

46312 has a population of 26,158 with a median age of 36.5 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
37.4%+201% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
56.5%+202% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.8%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.3%+137% vs US avg
x
High school
39.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.9%-71% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.1%-33% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.7%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.9%+232% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+789% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 46312

Poverty Rate
27.0%+135% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
26.9%+232% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.0%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.2%+184% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+789% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,158
Median age36.5
Poverty rate27.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.1%
Hispanic56.5%
Black37.4%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born16.8%