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La Paz

Indiana · 561 residents · 0.388 sq mi
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La Paz has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
+15%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+5%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515235956667381990201020202024La Paz
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,536
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,790
+7%since 2000
from $16,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(470)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(528)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(63)
Diversity Score
11
+85%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Paz, Indiana?

La Paz, Indiana has about 561 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Paz, Indiana?

The typical household in La Paz, Indiana earns about $50,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Paz, Indiana expensive?

In La Paz, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in La Paz, Indiana?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Paz, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Paz, Indiana?

About 8.5% of people in La Paz, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Paz, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, La Paz, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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