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La Porte

Indiana · 22,053 residents · 12.301 sq mi
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La Porte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,053
+2%since 2000
from 21,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,793 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+1%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K22K23K1990201020202024La Porte
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,760
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,376 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,432
+14%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(18,414)
Black2.9%(646)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(2,460)
Asian0.4%(94)
Other1.3%(282)
Diversity Score34.9%(7,694)
Diversity Score
35
+69%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Porte, Indiana?

La Porte, Indiana has about 22,053 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Indiana earns about $36,760 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 $94,600, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Indiana?

About 14.4% 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 17.9% 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 546 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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