Population 171 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Deep River
Household size in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Deep River holds 2.82 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.1, Deep River is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Deep River: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Deep River
Renters in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Deep River is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in Deep River are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Deep River is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $863 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,548 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $988 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,369 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$505 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Deep River costs $1,369 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Deep River
Bachelor's degrees in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Deep River have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.7%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Deep River is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Deep River
| Period | Deep River | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Deep River has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Deep River compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River | 2.82 | 47.1 | 8.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 1993 | $1,369 | 23.7% | 91.5% | 3.3% |
| Wheeler | 2.76 | 43.8 | 6.6% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 1989 | $1,369 | 15.1% | 93.6% | 3.5% |
| Winfield | 3.18 | 38.0 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.4% | 2006 | $1,719 | 41.7% | 91.5% | 4.3% |
| Hobart | 2.47 | 41.4 | 9.7% | 29.5% | 8.1% | 1971 | $1,171 | 21.1% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| New Chicago | 2.61 | 29.1 | 19.1% | 42.9% | 11.1% | 1974 | $1,135 | 9.0% | 77.9% | 8.2% |
| Portage | 2.67 | 40.3 | 15.1% | 27.4% | 7.9% | 1983 | $1,317 | 18.5% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Lake Station | 2.78 | 36.1 | 19.1% | 25.3% | 7.1% | 1963 | $1,173 | 8.3% | 77.1% | 13.3% |
| Valparaiso | 2.53 | 40.9 | 8.4% | 25.4% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,319 | 36.7% | 94.9% | 3.3% |
| Merrillville | 2.40 | 43.3 | 14.8% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 1979 | $1,296 | 25.6% | 91.8% | 7.6% |
| Crown Point | 2.85 | 42.0 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 1991 | $1,407 | 36.1% | 95.7% | 2.6% |
| Hebron | 2.62 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 12.0% | 5.4% | 1983 | $1,044 | 24.3% | 93.4% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Deep River. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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