Michiana Shores, Indiana
| Michiana Shores, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location of Michiana Shores in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 41°45′23″N 86°49′6″W / 41.75639°N 86.81833°WCoordinates: 41°45′23″N 86°49′6″W / 41.75639°N 86.81833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Springfield, Michigan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 313 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 311 |
| • Density | 894.3/sq mi (345.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 46360 |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-48744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0446768 |
Michiana Shores is a town in Springfield and Michigan townships, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 313 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Michiana Shores is located in northwesternmost Springfield Township, and is the township's sole incorporated community.
Michiana Shores takes its name from the Michiana region along the Michigan-Indiana border.
Michiana Shores is located at 41°45′23″N 86°49′6″W / 41.75639°N 86.81833°W (41.756290, -86.818447).
According to the 2010 census, Michiana Shores has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.
The town lies on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of the Michigan state line. The town is adjacent to Michiana, Michigan, and also neighbors Long Beach, Indiana along the coast to the west.
As of the census of 2010, there were 313 people, 161 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 894.3 inhabitants per square mile (345.3/km2). There were 340 housing units at an average density of 971.4 per square mile (375.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.3% Native American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
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