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East Chicago : Indiana

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East Chicago is a city located in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,414.

Geography
East Chicago is located at 41°38′20″ North, 87°27′44″ West (41.638885, -87.462140)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.5 km˛ (15.6 mi˛). 31.0 km˛ (12.0 mi˛) of it is land and 9.5 km˛ (3.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 23.35% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 32,414 people, 11,707 households, and 7,937 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,044.7/km˛ (2,706.3/mi˛). There are 13,261 housing units at an average density of 427.4/km˛ (1,107.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 36.54% White, 36.08% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 23.98% from other races, and 2.60% from two or more races. 51.61% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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