Township · Indiana
Hobart Township, Indiana
Hobart Township, township, in Lake County, Indiana. Hobart Township had 39,973 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,652 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,326 (±33). GEOID 1808934132.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,973
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,652 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,326 ±33
Median household income
$70,273
±$3,362 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$184,000
±$8,425 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,137
±$61 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Hobart Township and what county is it in?
Hobart Township is a township in Lake County, Indiana. It covers 25.5 square miles of land, 1,597 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Hobart Township: Hobart (city, 29,752 in 2020), Lake Station (city, 13,235 in 2020) and New Chicago (town, 1,999 in 2020).
Hobart Township is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hobart Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 39,973 people lived in Hobart Township on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 40,652 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,326 (±33).
| Measure | Hobart Township | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,326±33 | 500,379 | +2,114 |
| Households | 15,782±521 | 195,130 | +1,736 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.08 | 2.54 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 16,882±590 | 217,436 | +1,261 |
Hobart Township's population since 2000
From 39,636 in 2000 to 39,973 in 2025: up 0.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hobart Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hobart Township?
The median resident of Hobart Township is 37.4 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.8%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hobart Township | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±1.3 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±1.9 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0%±1.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 51.1%±1.7 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.8%±2.3 pts | 20.9% | +3.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.3%±2.9 pts | 51.4% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8%±2.3 pts | 22.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0%±2.4 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±1.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±1.7 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.2%±1.9 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7%±3.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hobart Township earn?
Half of Hobart Township's 15,782 households earn less than $70,273 a year (±$3,362), against $71,493 in Lake County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $66,128 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hobart Township | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,273±$3,362 | $71,493 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,213±$5,031 | $93,636 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,617±$1,825 | $37,284 | +$2,323 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±2.8 pts | 14.3% | −5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.8%±6.4 pts | 21.6% | −11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±2.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1%±1.6 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5%±1.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hobart Township?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Hobart Township's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 by its owner (±$8,425). The median renter pays $1,137 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hobart Township | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,000±$8,425 | $230,600 | +$42,593 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137±$61 | $1,131 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±8.5 pts | 44.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,380±$53 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9%±3.8 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.1%±3.8 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Housing units | 16,882±590 | 217,436 | +1,261 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.9%±2.9 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9%±2.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Hobart Township work and get to work?
87.8% of Hobart Township's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Hobart Township | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6%±2.9 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.8%±2.2 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 8.2% | +2.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±1.8 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hobart Township?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Hobart Township, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,492 (Tract 416) to $79,032 (Tract 419).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 420Lake County | 6,910 | $75,213 |
| Tract 421Lake County | 6,462 | $70,776 |
| Tract 418Lake County | 6,403 | $68,379 |
| Tract 422Lake County | 6,157 | $78,327 |
| Tract 417Lake County | 5,014 | $56,393 |
| Tract 419Lake County | 4,735 | $79,032 |
| Tract 416Lake County | 4,568 | $53,492 |
| Tract 115Lake County | 2,145 | $47,740 |
| Tract 123Lake County | 2,771 | $41,185 |
| Tract 114Lake County | 632 | $23,214 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hobart Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Hobart Township compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hobart Township is the 232nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Hobart Township ranks 577th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 43rd | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 986th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 167th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 577th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 694th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 571st | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 169th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 326th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 721st | 1,029 |
| Median age | 766th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 790th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 544th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 447th | 1,088 |
Hobart Township's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hobart Township?
7 of the 57 figures for Hobart Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hobart Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.