East Chicago, IN population by race
The table below shows East Chicago's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,209 | 19.76% |
| Black or African American | 10,136 | 38.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 8,660 | 32.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,274 | 8.63% |
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East Chicago population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; East Chicago has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East Chicago's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East Chicago population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 19.76% are white, 38.45% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.11% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 32.85% are some other race and 8.63% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
East Chicago, IN population by race.
The largest racial group in East Chicago is Black or African American with a population of 10,136 (38.45% of the total population).
East Chicago 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in East Chicago is Black or African American with a population of 10,136 (38.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,274 (8.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East Chicago, IN
By ethnicity, 14,438 (54.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,925 (45.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East Chicago, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 9,999 (83.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
East Chicago, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East Chicago's Non-Hispanic population.
East Chicago Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,826 | 15.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,999 | 83.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 29 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 26 | 0.22% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 43 | 0.36% |
Among the Hispanic population in East Chicago, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11,549 (79.99% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
East Chicago, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East Chicago's Hispanic population.
East Chicago Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 11,549 | 79.99% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,085 | 14.44% |
| Cuban | 40 | 0.28% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 764 | 5.29% |
Things to know
What percentage of East Chicago, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 54.77% of East Chicago population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East Chicago, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 11,549 (79.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East Chicago, IN have?
East Chicago, IN has 10,136 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 38.45% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East Chicago is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East Chicago, IN?
With 54.77% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in East Chicago.
That being said, with a 32.85% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in East Chicago.
What is the majority race in East Chicago, IN?
With a population of 10,136 (38.45% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in East Chicago.
Some other races are second largest race in East Chicago, with 32.85% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates