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25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
13%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMichigan CityIndianaNational
Income per capita$22,421$26,117$29,829
Median household income$44,930$50,433$55,322
Median income owner occupied$59,967$62,593$70,586
Median income renter occupied$30,965$29,285$35,192
Median earnings male$33,010$36,194$36,919
Median earnings female$24,346$23,580$26,250
Unemployment rate4.1%4.4%4.7%
Poverty level23.3%15.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Michigan City is 25% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Michigan City is 19% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Michigan City is 13% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Michigan City is 54% higher than the national average

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      $29,950 $44,930 $89,860
      City
      $33,618 $50,433 $100,866
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Michigan City median earnings by income bracket

      Michigan City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.0%10.0%
      Manufacturing sector26.2%26.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.9%0.9%
      Wholesale & retail services14.7%14.7%
      Public administration4.2%4.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.9%6.9%
      Education, health & social services8.6%8.6%
      Other28.0%28.0%

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