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East Chicago, IN

Founded 1893Lake CountyElev. 180 m
Population
26,158
Median home
$92,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About East Chicago

East Chicago is a city in Indiana with about 26,158 residents. East Chicago was founded in 1893 and sits in Lake County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $41,071. Homes carry a median value of $92,400, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (56.5%). Around 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,158
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$41,071
Per-capita income
$23,164
Poverty rate
27%
High-school grad or higher
73.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg. commute
21.9 min
Work from home
3.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White6.6%
Hispanic or Latino56.5%
Black36.4%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving28.9%
Service23.3%
Sales & office19.8%
Management, business, science & arts19.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$92,400
Median gross rent
$820/mo
Owner-occupied
44.1%
Median year built
1942
Households
9,987
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

East Chicago has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading37%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Chicago Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Joseph Block Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary
Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchElementary
East Chicago LighthouseElementarycharter
East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyElementarycharter
George Washington Elementary SchElementary
William McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary
Carrie Gosch PK CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime109% above national
East Chicago807
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% above national
East Chicago2,257
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 43% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, East Chicago Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around East Chicago.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lake County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

East Chicago is in Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

East Chicago was founded in 1893 and sits in Lake County. Elevation ~180 m.

Map of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN
Where East Chicago is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelEast Chicago
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Indiana Harbor Public Library
Notable people from East Chicago
Gregg PopovichBetsy PalmerVince BorylaJunior BridgemanE'Twaun MooreDavid Albin Zywiec SidorMary Beth EdelsonJohn HubbardAlexander VraciuMiguel Torres
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Nearby cities
Hammond (3 mi)Gary (7 mi)Munster (7 mi)Highland (7 mi)Schererville (11 mi)Hobart (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in East Chicago, IN (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for East Chicago, Indiana.

Steve Shipps, 49
East Chicago · 46312
AKA Steve Pat Shipps, Steven P Shipps
Mark Anthony Brownlee, 43
East Chicago · Lake County · 46312
Mark Brownlee, 43
East Chicago · 46312
Jose Alfredo Hernandez, 26
East Chicago · Lake County · 46312
AKA Freddy Hernandez
David Jesus Garcia, 37
East Chicago · Lake County · 46312
Michael Fredrick Young, 79ABSCONDER
East Chicago · Lake County · 46312
Dwayne Swims, 64
East Chicago · 46312
AKA Dwayne N Swims, Dwayne Whilliams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

East Chicago — frequently asked

What is the population of East Chicago, Indiana?
East Chicago has a population of about 26,158, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in East Chicago?
The median home value in East Chicago is $92,400, and the median gross rent is $820/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is East Chicago safe? What is the crime rate?
East Chicago Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 807 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does East Chicago face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, lightning.
How many schools are in East Chicago?
East Chicago has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in East Chicago?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near East Chicago. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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