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La Porte City

Iowa · 2,284 residents · 2.558 sq mi
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La Porte City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,284
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
893 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 889 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024La Porte City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,348
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,540 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,121
+41%since 2000
from $19,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,203)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(35)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.7%(85)
Diversity Score13.2%(302)
Diversity Score
13
+1101%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Porte City, Iowa?

La Porte City, Iowa has about 2,284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Porte City, Iowa earns about $57,348 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte City, Iowa?

About 18.8% 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 8.5% of people in La Porte City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Porte City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, La Porte City, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 156 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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