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La Porte

Texas · 35,124 residents · 18.604 sq mi
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La Porte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,810. 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 $158,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,124
+10%since 2000
from 31,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,888 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+16%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K30K32K35K38K1990201020202024La Porte
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,810
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,230
+85%since 2000
from $21,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(18,233)
Black5.7%(1,991)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(13,045)
Asian1%(364)
Other3.4%(1,194)
Diversity Score72.6%(25,511)
Diversity Score
73
+33%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Porte, Texas?

La Porte, Texas has about 35,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Porte, Texas earns about $75,810 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 $158,500, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in La Porte, Texas?

About 16.2% 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 10.4% 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 7,228 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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