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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Porte

Indiana · 21,507 residents · 12.301 sq mi
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La Porte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,507
−1%vs 2000
vs 21,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,748 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,021
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,376 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,301
−31%vs 2000
vs $17,900 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$356
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $477 in 2000
US average: $450
63.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
36.5% rent
1.8
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(19,448)
Black1.9%(411)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,410)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.6%(4,462)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(20,729)
Black1.8%(381)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(461)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other1.8%(377)
Diversity Score13.6%(2,919)
14
−34%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 14.4 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, Indiana?

La Porte, Indiana has about 21,507 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Indiana earns about $25,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Porte, Indiana expensive?

In La Porte, Indiana, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Indiana?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Porte, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Porte, Indiana?

About 10.2% of people in La Porte, Indiana 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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