What is the population of Burns Harbor, Indiana?

Burns Harbor has a population of approximately 2,155 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Burns Harbor, Indiana located?

Burns Harbor is located in Indiana, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.6189°, -87.1259°.

What is the median household income in Burns Harbor?

The median household income in Burns Harbor is approximately $98,500 based on the most recent open data.

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Burns Harbor

Total population

2,155

Median home value

$241,500

34.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$98,500

Burns Harbor$99k

National$74k

Founded

1967

Elevation186 m

Land area17.57 km²

Weather62°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates41.62°, -87.13°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1967

Elevation

186 m

Area

17.57 km²

Official website

www.burnsharbor-in.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Burns Harbor is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Burns Harbor had a population of 2,055. Burns Harbor is located adjacent to the Indiana Dunes, an area that conservationists have fought hard to preserve.

History & geography

History

Burns Harbor was founded in 1966. The town took its name from a local port which was named for the harbor's promoter Randall W. Burns.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Burns Harbor has a total area of , of which (or 98.23%) is land and (or 1.77%) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.9

Median home value

$241,500

Housing units

983

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

83.9%

Black

1.5%

Asian

3.6%

Hispanic

18.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.6189

Longitude

-87.1259

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tonight

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday

68°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

66°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

51°F

Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Burns Harbor, IN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

34.6%

Diabetes

10.7%

Adult obesity

40%

Binge drinking

17.5%

Adult smoking

15%

No leisure activity

24.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

640,823

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
15,093
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
14,434
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
13,912
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
13,809
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
12,995
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
12,131
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
11,682
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
11,496