Lake County, Indiana

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Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 496,005 and a population density of 306 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 487,536 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crown Point. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.

Quick Facts about Lake County

Geography

Lake County is located at 41°28'20"N 87°22'35"W (41.4722100, -87.3763700). It has 6 neighbors: Cook County, Kankakee County, Will County, Jasper County, Newton County and Porter County.

The largest city of Lake County is City of Gary with a population of 80,294. Other cities include, Hammond population 75,342, Gary population 74,693, Crown Point population 30,906 and Hobart population 27,913. See all Lake County cities & populated places.

Lake County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County.

City Name	Population	Title
Hammond	75,342	The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
Gary	74,693	The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
Merrillville	34,916	Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
Crown Point	30,906	City in Indiana, USA
Schererville	28,593	Town in northwest Indiana, USA
Hobart	27,913	City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
East Chicago	27,742	City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Munster	22,483	Town in the U.
Highland	22,283	Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Griffith	16,032	Town in Calumet and St.
Dyer	15,955	Town in Indiana
Cedar Lake	13,588	Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Lake Station	11,850	City in Indiana, United States
Lowell	9,450	Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Winfield	5,486	Town of the United States
Whiting	4,814	City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

American politician Steve Carter was born in Lake County

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