Over the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts. The population has decreased from 7,732 in 2019 to 6,484 in 2022, a decline of about 16%. Despite this population decrease, the median income has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $47,935 and $59,164 during this period.

Racial demographics have also changed. The Black population has remained the majority, though decreasing slightly from 56% in 2019 to 57% in 2022. The White population has decreased from 31% to 27% in the same period. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic population, from 8% to 9%, and the Asian population has remained stable at 1%. These demographic shifts, particularly the population decrease and relatively stable income levels, may indicate changing housing needs in the neighborhood.

The Marquette Park/Miller neighborhood in Gary, Indiana, has a substantial LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, covering over a quarter of the estimated housing units. The existing projects, developed primarily in the late 1980s and early 1990s, provide a mix of unit types, with a focus on one and two-bedroom apartments. While the neighborhood has experienced population decline and slight demographic shifts in recent years, the LIHTC projects continue to play a crucial role in providing affordable housing options for residents. The stability of median income levels suggests an ongoing need for affordable housing in the area, which these LIHTC projects help to address.