Census Tract 306, East Chicago, Indiana

Census Tract 306 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in East Chicago, Indiana .

This 0.9 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 4,300 and is one of 15 Opportunity Zones in Lake County .

The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in Indiana.

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Census Tract 306 Demographics

The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:

Median Household Income

$35K

This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $35,000 , which is 40% lower than the median household income for the state of Indiana of $58,000 .

Poverty Rate

32%

The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 32% , which is 20% higher than the rate for the state of Indiana of 12% .

Median Home Value

$81K

This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $81,000 , which is 49% lower than the median home value for the state of Indiana of $160,000 .

Education

75%

This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 75% , which is 15% lower than the rate for the state of Indiana of 90% .

Median Age

34

This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 34 , which is 11% lower than the median age for the state of Indiana of 38 .

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