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Laporte

Pennsylvania · 314 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Laporte has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $176,400. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+8%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.3
+8%since 2000
from 58.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2332963604234861990201020202024Laporte
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,924
+54%since 2000
from $18,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(291)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(11)
Diversity Score
3
+288%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

Laporte, Pennsylvania has about 314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Laporte, Pennsylvania earns about $71,250 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 $176,400, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Laporte, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% 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 5.3% 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 22 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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