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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Porte

Indiana · 21,621 residents · 12.301 sq mi
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La Porte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,376. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,621
+1%since 1990
from 21,507 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,758 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,748 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024La Porte
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,376
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,021 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,900
+46%since 1990
from $12,301 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$477
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
36.9% rent
2.3
+29%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(20,729)
Black1.8%(381)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(461)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score13.6%(2,919)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(19,448)
Black1.9%(411)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,410)
Asian0.4%(76)
Diversity Score20.6%(4,462)
21
+52%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Porte, Indiana?

La Porte, Indiana has about 21,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Indiana earns about $35,376 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Indiana?

About 13.0% 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 11.0% of people in La Porte, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Porte, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, La Porte, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 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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