Population 5,092 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Midtown
Household size in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.43 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.05 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Midtown are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.18, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 38.7 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.2 | 38.1 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +0.3 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Midtown skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 24.0% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 22.9% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 23.0% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 25.5% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Midtown (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Gary as a whole (25.5%). The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Midtown
Renters in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 43.6% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 47.4% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 48.4% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 49.5% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +5.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Midtown: 53.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About eight in ten owners (80.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the center. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 25.2% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 32.7% of the housing in Midtown, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1955 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1956 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1956 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1957 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Midtown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $653 | $736 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $770 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $840 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $782 | $1,062 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$129 | +$326 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Midtown costs $782 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $129 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Midtown
Bachelor's degrees in Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 12.6% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 15.0% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Midtown: 15.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Gary as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.9% | 82.6% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 83.2% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 85.0% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.0% | 86.1% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Midtown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Midtown
| Period | Midtown | Gary | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 18.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 18.7% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −16.0 pts | −8.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Midtown: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Gary as a whole (10.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 16.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Midtown compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown | 2.02 | 53.2 | 11.8% | 53.9% | 32.7% | 1955 | $782 | 15.7% | 82.0% | 8.5% |
| Pulaski | 2.72 | 25.5 | 39.4% | 73.8% | 29.1% | 1961 | $963 | 10.6% | 86.0% | 5.5% |
| Downtown West | 2.97 | 24.3 | 48.0% | 62.1% | 22.8% | 1947 | $922 | 11.5% | 86.2% | 5.1% |
| Tolleston | 2.62 | 42.2 | 25.0% | 45.2% | 20.3% | 1967 | $1,178 | 17.9% | 86.2% | 9.3% |
| Tarrytown | 2.76 | 42.4 | 24.8% | 45.5% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,148 | 12.0% | 90.8% | 8.0% |
| Glen Park | 2.89 | 34.4 | 28.2% | 52.6% | 29.9% | 1951 | $1,191 | 11.4% | 84.8% | 14.1% |
| Brunswick | 2.60 | 35.0 | 37.8% | 57.4% | 17.7% | 1962 | $1,089 | 11.1% | 83.0% | 6.1% |
| Aetna | 2.32 | 38.1 | 21.8% | 58.5% | 22.1% | 1960 | $995 | 12.6% | 88.2% | 12.9% |
| Turner-Meyn Park | 2.75 | 41.3 | 20.3% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 1958 | $1,354 | 12.6% | 81.2% | 6.3% |
| Forestdale | 2.62 | 31.2 | 18.3% | 50.7% | 6.0% | 1961 | $1,329 | 32.2% | 88.8% | 3.5% |
| Columbia Center | 2.50 | 30.9 | 25.1% | 53.9% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,007 | 12.7% | 80.6% | 4.5% |
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 Midtown. 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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