CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Laporte

Minnesota · 134 residents · 0.702 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Laporte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,906. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−8%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22781351912471990201020202024Laporte
202471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,906
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,485
+142%since 2000
from $13,412 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Laporte on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(137)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(5)
Diversity Score
4
−53%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Laporte

Manor
Pop 136
Junction City
Pop 139
Clyattville
Pop 147
De Smet
Pop 135
Places similar to Laporte
Head to head

Compare Laporte to nearby cities

LAPORTE VS
Bemidji
Income$55,405+13%
Home value$198,300+80%
Population15,770+10555%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAPORTE VS
Grand Rapids
Income$61,029+25%
Home value$213,800+94%
Population11,181+7455%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAPORTE VS
Detroit Lakes
Income$62,958+29%
Home value$265,800+141%
Population10,019+6670%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAPORTE VS
Baxter
Income$70,688+45%
Home value$324,100+194%
Population9,217+6128%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Laporte, Minnesota?

Laporte, Minnesota has about 134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laporte, Minnesota?

The typical household in Laporte, Minnesota earns about $48,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laporte, Minnesota expensive?

In Laporte, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,400, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Laporte, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Laporte, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laporte, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of people in Laporte, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laporte, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Laporte, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Minnesota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Laporte with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →