Winfield township, Indiana
Winfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Winfield township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,879. The land area covers 24.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,879 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,476 | ±233 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,723 | ±237 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,476 | ±233 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 247 | ±178 |
| Median Home Value | $352,400 | ±$22,068 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,714 | ±$188 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,448 | ±$9,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,175 | ±$3,142 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 630 | ±459 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,957 | ±442 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.6% | ±7.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,293 (2024)
ID: 163976
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
10645 RANDOLPH ST, LBBY B, CROWN POINT IN 46307-7677
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GUS Population: 502,955 (2024)
ID: 163440
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS CONSULTANT
2293 N MAIN ST, CROWN POINT IN 46307-1867
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lake Station, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hammond, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Chesterton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Gary, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Griffith, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Valparaiso, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Gary, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville
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College Vocational | 7.4 mi away | 7990 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410-5540 |
2197939246
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WINFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 10771 RANDOLPH STREET, CROWN POINT, IN, 46307 |
(219) 662-4039
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Denmark College
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 8101 Polo Club Dr, Merrillville, IN, 46410 |
2197369999
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HEBRON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 201 WEST SIGLER STREET, HEBRON, IN, 46341 |
(219) 462-0524
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Stellar Career College-Crown Point
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College | 9.8 mi away | 5521 Lincoln Highway Suite 301, Crown Point, IN, 46307-1117 |
2199005700
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CROWN POINT COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 122 NORTH MAIN STREET, CROWN POINT, IN, 46307 |
(219) 663-0270
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Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College
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College Vocational | 10.8 mi away | 4853 Broadway Street, Gary, IN, 46409-2404 |
2198849954120
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LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 1919 WEST 81ST AVENUE, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410 |
(219) 769-3541
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College of Court Reporting Inc
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College | 11.2 mi away | 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A, Valparaiso, IN, 46385 |
2195311459
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HOBART BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 100 NORTH MAIN STREET, HOBART, IN, 46342 |
(219) 942-2243
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOWELL, IN US, located 12.0 miles from Winfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 15.0° | 23.2° | 2.33" | 9.7" |
| February | 35.8° | 17.7° | 26.7° | 1.91" | 9.3" |
| March | 47.4° | 27.3° | 37.3° | 2.34" | 3.4" |
| April | 60.3° | 37.7° | 49.0° | 3.68" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.3° | 48.9° | 60.1° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.1° | 69.9° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.8° | 60.4° | 71.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 52.5° | 64.7° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.9° | 41.0° | 52.4° | 3.56" | 0.2" |
| November | 49.1° | 30.2° | 39.6° | 2.62" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.9° | 20.9° | 28.9° | 2.24" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield town | Town | 1.8 mi | — |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Leroy CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Lake Eliza CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Crown Point city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Hebron town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808984896. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.