Michiana Shores is a town in Springfield and Michigan townships, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Michiana Shores had a population of 306. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Michiana Shores is located in northwesternmost Springfield Township, and is the township's sole incorporated community.

Michiana Shores takes its name from the Michiana region along the Michigan-Indiana border.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Michiana Shores has a total area of , all land.

The town lies on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of the Michigan state line. The town is adjacent to Michiana, Michigan, and also neighbors Long Beach, Indiana along the coast to the west.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 313 people, 161 households, and 93 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 340 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.3% Native American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the town was 57.8 years. 10.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.5% were from 25 to 44; 47.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census For this municipality, the zoned elementary school is Springfield Elementary School, and the zoned middle school is Krueger Middle School. Michigan City High School is the district's sole comprehensive high school.

Michiana Shores residents are served by the Michigan City Public Library. Michiana Shores residents may also request a free library card from any La Porte County Public Library branch.

References

  • Official website