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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Porte

Texas · 31,880 residents · 18.604 sq mi
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La Porte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,810. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,500. Households here earn about 40% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,880
+14%since 1990
from 27,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.6
+8%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K32K35K38K1990201020202024La Porte
202437K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.9%(2,519)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(2,569)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.7%(2,770)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(2,516)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.1%(1,931)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(4,813)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.6%(5,620)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.7%(4,688)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.1%(2,248)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 743.9%(1,243)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.1%(675)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(288)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,810
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,178
+48%since 1990
from $14,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $465 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
22.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(23,896)
Black7%(1,966)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(3,943)
Asian1%(272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(22,529)
Black6.1%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(6,520)
Asian1.1%(344)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican36%(13,214)
Spaniard1%(370)
Puerto Rican0.9%(326)
Salvadoran0.7%(247)
Honduran0.6%(220)
Guatemalan0.3%(114)
Cuban0.3%(93)
Venezuelan0.2%(68)
Chilean0.2%(61)
Argentine0.2%(58)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.6%(227)
Korean0.4%(135)
Vietnamese0.3%(110)
Chinese0.3%(96)
Indonesian0.1%(48)
Cambodian0%(17)
Filipino0%(12)
Thai0%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(8)
Ancestry
German8.8%(3,245)
English8.1%(2,978)
Irish6.1%(2,229)
American5.4%(1,990)
Italian1.7%(627)
Dutch1.3%(472)
West Indian1.1%(411)
Scottish0.9%(314)
French0.8%(301)
Czech0.5%(181)
Norwegian0.5%(176)
Polish0.4%(133)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(129)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(107)
Danish0.3%(99)
Welsh0.3%(93)
Romanian0.2%(88)
Arab0.2%(61)
Lebanese0.2%(61)
Swedish0.2%(56)
Ukrainian0.1%(50)
Haitian0.1%(33)
Russian0.1%(31)
Greek0.1%(20)
Brazilian0%(15)
Slovene0%(14)
Slovak0%(11)
Finnish0%(7)
Iranian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(2,847)
Married65.3%(7,667)
Widowed1.7%(199)
Divorced8.8%(1,036)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(2,301)
Married62.4%(7,716)
Widowed5.9%(736)
Divorced13.1%(1,618)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Porte, Texas?

La Porte, Texas has about 31,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Texas earns about $55,810 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 $80,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 7.5% of people in La Porte, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Porte, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Porte, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,984 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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