Cedar Lake, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cedar Lake, Indiana is 14,686 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $79,177, the median home value is $259,900, and the median age is 40.3.
The population has grown 41.4% since 2010 (11,602 → 16,404).
14,686
Population
1554
People / sq mi
$79,177
Median Income
$259,900
Median Home Value
Cedar Lake covers 9.5 sq mi of land at 1554 people per square mile.
About Cedar Lake, IN
Cedar Lake is a city in Indiana with a population of 14,686. It ranks #63 among cities in Indiana by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The median household income in Cedar Lake is $79,177, above the US median of $74,580. 2.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $259,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,209. The homeownership rate of 80.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Cedar Lake reflects 24.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.7 minutes each way.
Cedar Lake town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cedar Lake town had a population of 11,602 in 2010 and 16,404 in 2024, a 41.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,404 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.52%.
16,404
Population (2024)
11,602
Population (2010)
16,404
Peak (2024)
2.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,602 |
| 2011 | 11,683 |
| 2012 | 11,682 |
| 2013 | 11,739 |
| 2014 | 11,895 |
| 2015 | 12,028 |
| 2016 | 12,216 |
| 2017 | 12,454 |
| 2018 | 12,755 |
| 2019 | 13,183 |
| 2020 | 14,203 |
| 2021 | 14,762 |
| 2022 | 15,580 |
| 2023 | 16,064 |
| 2024 | 16,404 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,177
Median Household Income
$38,037
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$259,900
Median Home Value
$1,209
Median Rent
80.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
85.2%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work From Home
33.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.6%
Foreign Born
94.1%
Non-English at Home
7.5%
Veterans
11.8%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
95.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
| Construction | 11.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Lake, Indiana has a population of 14,686 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Cedar Lake, Indiana is $79,177, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cedar Lake, Indiana is $259,900, with median monthly rent at $1,209 and a homeownership rate of 80.1%.
The median age in Cedar Lake, Indiana is 40.3 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
The population has grown 41.4% since 2010 (11,602 → 16,404).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.