Michiana Shores, Indiana facts for kids
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Michiana Shores, Indiana
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Location of Michiana Shores in LaPorte County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Springfield, Michigan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 879.31/sq mi (339.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46360
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-48744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396756 |
Michiana Shores is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in LaPorte County, near the border with Michigan. The town is part of the larger Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana area. In 2020, about 306 people lived there.
The name "Michiana Shores" comes from the "Michiana" region. This area is found along the border between the states of Michigan and Indiana.
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Geography of Michiana Shores
Michiana Shores covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The town is right on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is just south of the Michigan state line. Michiana Shores is next to a town called Michiana, Michigan. It also shares a border with Long Beach, Indiana along the coast to the west.
History of Michiana Shores
The area where Michiana Shores is now was once a logging town. In the 1860s and 1870s, it was known as Corymbo. This town was home to lumberjacks and railroad workers. It even had a post office for a while.
Later, in the 1930s, the area became a vacation spot. Developers started building log cabins for people to enjoy. Many early visitors were schoolteachers from Chicago. Michiana Shores officially became a town in 1947.
Population and People
Michiana Shores is a small community. The number of people living there has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 107 | — | |
| 1960 | 229 | 114.0% | |
| 1970 | 449 | 96.1% | |
| 1980 | 464 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 378 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 330 | −12.7% | |
| 2010 | 313 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 306 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 313 people living in Michiana Shores. There were 161 households, which are groups of people living together. Many households were married couples. About 19% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average age of people in the town was about 57.8 years old.
Education in Michiana Shores
Students in Michiana Shores attend schools in the Michigan City Area Schools district.
- The local elementary school is Springfield Elementary School.
- Krueger Middle School is the middle school for the area.
- Students go to Michigan City High School for their high school years.
Residents of Michiana Shores can use the Michigan City Public Library. They can also get a free library card from any branch of the La Porte County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Michiana Shores (Indiana) para niños
