Editing Long Beach, Indiana

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| official_name      = Long Beach, Indiana
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| subdivision_name2  = [[LaPorte County, Indiana|LaPorte]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[List of townships in Indiana|Township]]
| subdivision_name3  = [[Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana|Michigan]]
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| established_date   = 1921
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| population_total   = 1189
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| postal_code        = 46360
| area_code          = [[Area code 219|219]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
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'''Long Beach''' is a town in [[Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana|Michigan Township]], [[LaPorte County, Indiana|LaPorte County]], [[Indiana]],  United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of Long Beach was 1,179. It is included in the [[Michigan City, Indiana]]-[[La Porte, Indiana]] [[Metropolitan statistical area]].

==History==
Long Beach was incorporated in 1921 as a resort town.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.longbeachin.org | title=Town of Long Beach, Indiana | accessdate=December 29, 2014}}</ref> It was named for the sand beaches of [[Lake Michigan]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Baker|first=Ronald L.|title=From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History|url=https://archive.org/details/fromneedmoretopr00bake|url-access=registration|date=October 1995|publisher=Indiana University Press|isbn=978-0-253-32866-3|page=[https://archive.org/details/fromneedmoretopr00bake/page/201 201]|quote=The name of this town...is descriptive...}}</ref>

The [[Hoover-Timme House]] (1929), [[John and Isabel Burnham House]] (1934), and [[Lowell E. and Paula G. Jackson House]] (1938), were listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2013.<ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20130809.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=August 9, 2013|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 7/29/13 through 8/02/13 |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the 2010 census, Long Beach has a total area of {{convert|3.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 33.65%) is land and {{convert|2.09|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 66.35%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1844784
  |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
  |accessdate=July 17, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213064637/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1844784
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1930= 436
|1940= 455
|1950= 1103
|1960= 2007
|1970= 2740
|1980= 2262
|1990= 2044
|2000= 1559
|2010= 1179
|2020= 1189
|footnote=Source: US Census Bureau
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,179 people, 555 households, and 366 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1112.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,093 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1031.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 555 households, of which 14.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the town was 58 years. 14.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 32.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,559 people, 661 households, and 473 families living in the town.  The population density was {{convert|1,495.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  There were 1,071 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,027.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The racial makeup of the town was 97.69% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.38% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.03% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.77% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.71% of the population.  The population of Long Beach boasts a large number of Irish Catholic descent.

There were 661 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 14.2% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $71,364, and the median income for a family was $84,532. Males had a median income of $71,563 versus $41,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $43,159.  None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education==
[[Michigan City Area Schools]] is the school district covering the municipality.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18091_laporte/DC20SD_C18091.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: LaPorte County, IN|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2024-12-05}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st18_in/schooldistrict_maps/c18091_laporte/DC20SD_C18091_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> For this municipality,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st18_in/place/p1844784_long_beach/DC20BLK_P1844784.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Long Beach town, IN|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref> the zoned elementary school for almost all areas is Springfield Elementary School, with some portions to the west zoned to Lake Hills Elementary School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1703857103/mcask12inus/cug4adgyvyitem56sit4/Elementary_Boundaries.pdf|title=Elementary School Boundaries|publisher=[[Michigan City Area Schools]]|access-date=2024-12-05}} - [https://www.educatemc.net/departments/transportation From this page], [https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1703857307/mcask12inus/t4ukrurhpb8mgrfrbhxy/springfieldboundary.pdf Detail map of Springfield ES] and [https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1703857307/mcask12inus/ehqeaidizwrd7nx2h9zu/lakehillsboundary.pdf Detail map of Lake Hills ES].</ref> The zoned middle school is Krueger Middle School,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1703857103/mcask12inus/v3ikhkw2wsbmmzqofge5/middleschoolboundary.pdf|title=Middle School Boundaries|publisher=[[Michigan City Area Schools]]|access-date=2024-12-05}} - [https://www.educatemc.net/departments/transportation From this page], [https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1703857307/mcask12inus/tfrrcurbve4x5if2xafq/kruegerboundary.pdf Detail map of Krueger MS]</ref> and [[Michigan City High School]] is the district's sole comprehensive high school.

Long Beach residents are served by the Michigan City Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mclib.org/using-the-library/get-a-library-card/ | title=Get a Library Card | publisher=Michigan City Public Library | accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref> Long Beach residents may also request a free library card from any La Porte County Public Library branch.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.laportelibrary.org/get-a-library-card/ | title=How To Get A Library Card | publisher=La Porte County Public Library | accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref>

==Features==
Located on the southeast shore of [[Lake Michigan]], Long Beach is a residential community in a landscape of tree covered [[dune]]s. It has a shoreline of approximately 3 miles and a maximum depth of 3/4 miles. Residents tend to be a mixture of permanent residents and individuals visiting Long Beach on weekends or for the summer, the latter group mostly individuals from nearby [[Chicago]].

Long Beach purchases municipal water from adjoining Michigan City and has few sewers and sidewalks. The majority of homes have septic systems for waste water disposal. It is a part of the [[Michigan City, Indiana]] public school system. The government includes a five-member town council, a clerk treasurer, a [police] department, a volunteer fire department, a parks department. Long Beach has a very small business center and a private golf course/country club, Long Beach Country Club.

Long Beach also has the old Long Beach School and uses it as the Community Center, which houses the Long Beach Fitness Center, now operated by the LaPorte County YMCA . The Fitness Center feature machine weights, strength training equipment, and cardio equipment. It also has an aerobics room for fitness classes such as pilates, cardio, and yoga. Personal training is an important part of the fitness programs. Anyone owning property in Long Beach, IN can access the Fitness Center.

Michigan City Transit's Route 3 Bus stops near the town's southern border at Karwick Plaza, immediately north of Karwick Road/Route 12 intersection. It links the town to [[South Shore Line (NICTD)|South Shore Line]]'s [[Carroll Avenue (NICTD)|Carroll Avenue]] station  Monday-Saturday and allows its residents to reach downtown Michigan City. The closest Amtrak station is located in downtown Michigan City, at 100 Washington Street.

==Notable people==
Long Beach was the childhood home of [[John G. Roberts|Chief Justice John Roberts]] and [[Siri (software)|Siri]] founder Dag Kittlaus. [[Hunter Biden]], son of President [[Joe Biden]], owned a home in Long Beach near [[Lake Michigan]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweet|first=Lynn|title=Biden at Chicago fund-raiser remembers Phil Corboy|url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/07/biden_at_chicago_fund-raiser_r.html|publisher=Chicago Sun Times|accessdate=August 1, 2012}}</ref> [[Frank Lloyd Wright]]'s son [[John Lloyd Wright]] lived here and established an architectural practice, designing many houses in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/files/hp_johnlloydwright.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=August 9, 2013 |archive-date=August 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811022557/http://www.in.gov/dnr/historic/files/hp_johnlloydwright.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[Hal Higdon]], noted American distance runner and author, also lives in Long Beach, Indiana.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.longbeachin.org Town of Long Beach, Indiana website]
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Long-Beach-Indiana.html Data on Long Beach]

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