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Census Bureau: LP population up by 2 percent in 2010

By Bridget Flynn
Published: Monday, February 14, 2011 5:06 PM CST
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LA PORTE — The city of La Porte has grown by 432 in the past decade.

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Results released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the city’s population increased by about 2 percent from 21,621 in 2000 to 22,053 in 2010.

The city experienced a dip in population from 1990, when the population was 21,507, to 2000.

“Any growth in the city is good news,” said Tim Gropp, executive director of Greater La Porte economic Development Corporation. “Investors and developers tend to look for areas that are growing.”

Michigan City’s population came in at 31,479, a decrease from the 2000 population of 32,900. La Porte County’s population remained stable at 111,467 in 2010.

State Rep. Tom Dermody said the county needs to become more business friendly in order to increase its population, including encouraging new business to come to the county by emphasizing Kingsbury Industrial Park.

“I think it’s obvious the county’s been staying flat for many years,” he said. “We don’t want to lose individuals in our community. We want them coming back after getting a degree and raising their families here and starting their new businesses here as well.”

Dermody said the county is a fantastic place for businesses to come.

“We have roads and highways to get products out,” he said. “I think we need to continue to take advantage of the opportunities we have.”
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Census confirms local trend

By Alicia Ebaugh
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Published: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:08 PM CST

MICHIGAN CITY — Unemployment and a negative perception of Michigan City are to blame for Michigan City’s shrinking population as confirmed by the U.S. Census last week, but Mayor Oberlie sees a silver lining.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Michigan City’s 2010 population was 31,479, a decrease of 1,421 people compared to 32,900 in 2000.

By comparison, La Porte’s population has grown by 432 in the past decade, increasing by about 2 percent from 21,621 in 2000 to 22,053 in 2010.

The most growth in the county has been surrounding Westville, where the population has more than doubled over the past 10 years.

Local residents moving out of Michigan City has been an established trend over the past few decades, said Mayor Chuck Oberlie.

“That (Census) number was less than we expected, although it’s more than we want, obviously,” he said. “As we watched the numbers come in over previous years, I wouldn’t have been surprised if we lost between 1,800 and 2,000 residents in the past decade.”

County Commissioner Willie Milsap, who served as the Michigan City Common Council’s Fifth Ward representative for seven years, pointed out larger cities across the region, most notably Gary, lost residents and job opportunities.

“We’re not the only community suffering,” he said. “I think it’s safe to say it is what it is ... as a community leader, I have to look at that and find ways to increase our numbers.”

Oberlie said many people looking at the area to relocate for jobs may be put off for a myriad of reasons, including school test scores and perceived crime issues.

But he predicts efforts by Michigan City Area Schools Superintendent Barbara Eason-Watkins to boost test scores and increase choices of public school instruction could draw people to the city.

“It will at least answer those who only make a computer inquiry,” he said.

And while crime rates always fluctuate, Oberlie said he feels Michigan City’s statistics compare favorably to other urban areas.

Each time population decreases, so too does the amount of money the city receives from the state in alcohol and cigarette taxes, as well as transportation and highway funds, Oberlie said.

But he noted another trend that bring in revenue — an increasing number of lakefront homes becoming second homes for out-of-state residents.

“They don’t live here, so they’re not counted, but we’re still getting property taxes,” he said.

It all boils down to quality of life issue for those looking for a place to raise their families, Oberlie said.

The city wants to provide the type of services and environment homeowners want, he said.

“We want to attract people and make the community a livable place,” he said.

Population change for La Porte County townships

Township 2000 2010 Percent change

Cass 1,677 1,833 9.3%

Center 24,405 25,075 2.7%

Clinton 4,454 1,507 -66.2%

Coolspring 14,910 14,718 -1.3%

Dewey 970 935 -3.6%

Galena 1,710 1,899 11.1%

Hanna 993 965 -2.8%

Hudson 1,909 1,883 -1.4%

Johnson 221 198 -10.4%

Kankakee 4,307 4,830 12.1%

Lincoln 1,835 1,794 -2.2%

Michigan 29,326 27,522 -6.2%

New Durham 4,095 8,664 111.6%

Noble 1,563 1,625 4%

Pleasant 3,125 3,380 8.2%

Prairie 181 209 15.5%

Scipio 4,269 4,570 7.1%

Springfield 4,742 4,045 -14.7%

Union 2,484 2,348 -5.5%

Washington 1,103 1,357 23%

Wills 1,827 2,110 15.5%



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The city's population count also includes the inmate's that are housed inside the big hoosegow on the west side. There were 2,200 prisioners (7% of the City's current population) at ISP in 2006.
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