Census ACS · #370 MSA
Michigan City Metro Area
The Michigan City-La Porte, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has 112,141 residents. The median household income is $70,452 and the median home value is $180,700.
112,141
Population
187
People / sq mi
$70,452
Median Income
$180,700
Median Home Value
The Michigan City CBSA covers 598 sq mi of land at 187.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$70,452
Median Household Income
$34,650
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Michigan City metro's price level is 91.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $70,452 has the buying power of $76,844 in average-priced US metros.
91.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,844
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$70,452
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$180,700
Median Home Value
$926
Median Rent
74.6%
Homeownership
Education
90.5%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
6.4%
Work From Home
25.0 min
Avg Commute
25.5%
Foreign Born
Michigan City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Michigan City-La Porte, In Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 112,141 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #370 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Michigan City metro area is $70,452, with a per capita income of $34,650.
The Michigan City-La Porte, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Michigan City-La Porte, In CBSA (33140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Michigan City: 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Michigan City is a metro area in IN with a population of 112,141.
The typical household here earns about $70,452, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $180,700, with typical rent around $926.
Roughly 21.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Michigan City, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.