East Chicago, IN Employment

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36%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
36%
Household income NAT. AVG.
2%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexEast ChicagoIndianaNational
Income per capita$19,127$26,117$29,829
Median household income$35,396$50,433$55,322
Median income owner occupied$55,196$62,593$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,688$29,285$35,192
Median earnings male$33,225$36,194$36,919
Median earnings female$24,253$23,580$26,250
Unemployment rate4.6%4.4%4.7%
Poverty level30.6%15.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in East Chicago is 36% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in East Chicago is 36% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in East Chicago is 2% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in East Chicago is 102% higher than the national average

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      $23,594 $35,396 $70,792
      City
      $33,618 $50,433 $100,866
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      East Chicago median earnings by income bracket

      East Chicago employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.7%9.7%
      Manufacturing sector25.9%25.9%
      Financial & insurance services0.7%0.7%
      Wholesale & retail services15.3%15.3%
      Public administration1.5%1.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities11.5%11.5%
      Education, health & social services9.5%9.5%
      Other24.3%24.3%

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      Source: The East Chicago, IN employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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