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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Lavaca

Texas · 12,035 residents · 10.151 sq mi
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Port Lavaca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,626. 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 $50,900. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,035
+11%since 1990
from 10,886 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,186 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,072 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+2%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Port Lavaca
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,626
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,946 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,431
+55%since 1990
from $9,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
65.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
34.5% rent
1.5
−26%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(7,778)
Black4.9%(531)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(5,069)
Asian2.9%(320)
Diversity Score80%(8,707)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39%(4,697)
Black3.9%(472)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(6,272)
Asian3.9%(469)
Diversity Score70.5%(8,485)
71
−12%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Lavaca, Texas?

Port Lavaca, Texas has about 12,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Lavaca, Texas?

The typical household in Port Lavaca, Texas earns about $33,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Lavaca, Texas expensive?

In Port Lavaca, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Port Lavaca, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Port Lavaca, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Lavaca, Texas?

About 20.1% of people in Port Lavaca, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Lavaca, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Lavaca, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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