Michiana Shores, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 364, Michiana Shores's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Michiana Shores is a small community located in Indiana, within LaPorte County. The total population is 364. It ranks as the 577th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Michiana Shores is 62.9 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Michiana Shores is $91,250. This is 27% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $451,300. Housing costs are 107% higher than the state median of $218,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Michiana Shores has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Michiana Shores in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%. Notably, 30.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Michiana Shores, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.