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Laporte

Pennsylvania · 316 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Laporte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,000. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+9%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.7
+5%since 2000
from 58.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332963604234861990201020202024Laporte
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,536
−17%since 2000
from $18,762 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
66.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+94%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(287)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(307)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+447%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% 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
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

Laporte, Pennsylvania has about 316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laporte, Pennsylvania earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laporte, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Laporte, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laporte, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

About 19.9% of people in Laporte, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laporte, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Laporte, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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