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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Porte

Texas · 27,896 residents · 18.604 sq mi
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La Porte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,733. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $56,300. Households here earn about 54% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,896
−12%vs 2000
vs 31,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,499 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K30K32K35K38K1990201020202024La Porte
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,733
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,810 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,349
−32%vs 2000
vs $21,178 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$465
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $625 in 2000
US average: $450
70.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
29.1% rent
1.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(22,529)
Black6.1%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(6,520)
Asian1.1%(344)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(17,366)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(23,896)
Black7%(1,966)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(3,943)
Asian1%(272)
Other6.3%(1,762)
Diversity Score51.8%(14,451)
52
−5%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Porte, Texas?

La Porte, Texas has about 27,896 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Texas earns about $41,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Porte, Texas expensive?

In La Porte, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Texas?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in La Porte, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Porte, Texas?

About 8.8% of people in La Porte, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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