Chesterton, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Chesterton, Indiana is 14,326 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $88,536, the median home value is $280,400, and the median age is 37.6.
The population has grown 11.9% since 2010 (13,100 → 14,655).
14,326
Population
1523
People / sq mi
$88,536
Median Income
$280,400
Median Home Value
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Chesterton covers 9.4 sq mi of land at 1523 people per square mile.
About Chesterton, IN
Remote work is unusually prominent in Chesterton: 20.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Chesterton is a city in Indiana with a population of 14,326.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,536 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $280,400, with typical rent around $1,145.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 40.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 20.3% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Chesterton — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Chesterton town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Chesterton town had a population of 13,100 in 2010 and 14,655 in 2024, a 11.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,655 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.81%.
14,655
Population (2024)
13,100
Population (2010)
14,655
Peak (2024)
0.81%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,100 |
| 2011 | 13,205 |
| 2012 | 13,215 |
| 2013 | 13,293 |
| 2014 | 13,390 |
| 2015 | 13,376 |
| 2016 | 13,386 |
| 2017 | 13,514 |
| 2018 | 13,836 |
| 2019 | 14,088 |
| 2020 | 14,273 |
| 2021 | 14,405 |
| 2022 | 14,572 |
| 2023 | 14,651 |
| 2024 | 14,655 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$88,536
Median Household Income
$47,807
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$280,400
Median Home Value
$1,145
Median Rent
71.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.5%
High School+
40.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.8%
Drive Alone
70.5%
Public Transit
20.3%
Work From Home
26.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.8%
Foreign Born
93.3%
Non-English at Home
6.5%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
96.5%
Health Insurance
96.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 18.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.0% |
| Information | 13.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.3% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.8% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chesterton, Indiana has a population of 14,326 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Chesterton, Indiana is $88,536, with 8.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Chesterton, Indiana is $280,400, with median monthly rent at $1,145 and a homeownership rate of 71.8%.
The median age in Chesterton, Indiana is 37.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 11.9% since 2010 (13,100 → 14,655).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.