Lake Station City, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 13948 people, 5041 households, and 3530 families residing in the city. The population density was 1681 people per square mile (649.04/kmē), it is the 266th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 5328 housing units at an average density of 641.9 per square mile (247.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.75 people, and the average family size was 3.24 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 27.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males. The median age is 32.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Lake Station City was 32.1 and 33.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 86.23% White, 0.77% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 2.85% from two or more races and 9.31% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36984, making its Indiana's 288th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41454, it would be the 375th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The per capita income for the city was $15319, making it the 164th lowest city by per capita income in Indiana. The median income was $20118, Males had a median income of $27622 versus $11978 for females.
In 2000, 3168 pupils and students, of which 1496 are male and 1672 are female, 22.71% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 137 nursery or pri school, 156 kindergarten, 1664 elementary school, 794 high school and 417 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 13948 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13948 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13932 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13870 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13785 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13669 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13519 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13409 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13330 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13271 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13246 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 91 | 46 | 137 |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 54 | 156 |
| Elementary school | 797 | 867 | 1664 |
| High school | 349 | 445 | 794 |
| College or graduate school | 157 | 260 | 417 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Station city, Indiana | $36984 | $41454 | $15319 |
| Lake County, Indiana | $41829 | $50131 | $19639 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |