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Chesterton town, IN

ZIP 46304 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46304

46304 has a population of 27,402 with a median age of 39.9 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
1.7%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.8%-48% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.8%+4% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
31.3%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
35.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.0%+763% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 46304

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
50.0%+763% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,402
Median age39.9
Poverty rate9.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic9.8%
Black1.7%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born14.7%