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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Porte City

Iowa · 2,128 residents · 2.558 sq mi
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La Porte City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,963. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,128
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
832 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024La Porte City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,963
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,540 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,577
−40%vs 2000
vs $19,266 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$291
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
1.5
−20%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,251)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(25)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score1.2%(25)
1
+6%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+74%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Porte City, Iowa?

La Porte City, Iowa has about 2,128 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in La Porte City, Iowa?

The typical household in La Porte City, Iowa earns about $23,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Porte City, Iowa expensive?

In La Porte City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte City, Iowa?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in La Porte City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Porte City, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in La Porte City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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