World Population Review
La Porte, Indiana Population 2021
21,417
La Porte is a city located in Indiana. With a 2020 population of 21,417, it is the 43rd largest city in Indiana and the 1753rd largest city in the United States . La Porte is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,053 in 2010. La Porte reached it's highest population of 22,140 in 1970. Spanning over 12 miles, La Porte has a population density of 1,836 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Porte is $52,977 with a poverty rate of 19.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $695 per month, and the median house value is $99,300. The median age in La Porte is 36.8 years, 32.4 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
La Porte Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Porte was:
- White: 86.95%
- Other race: 5.00%
- Two or more races: 4.04%
- Black or African American: 3.44%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of La Porte, Indiana is 21,417 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,645.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 22,053.
La Porte, Indiana Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109,702 | -93 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 109,795 | -93 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 109,888 | -93 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 109,981 | 139 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 109,842 | -380 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 110,222 | -613 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 110,835 | -900 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 111,735 | 312 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 111,423 | 119 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 111,304 | -13 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 111,317 | -142 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 111,459 | 0.00% |
La Porte Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,762 | 86.95% |
| Some Other Race | 1,078 | 5.00% |
| Two or More Races | 871 | 4.04% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 3.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
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La Porte Population by Race
La Porte Population Pyramid $2021
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La Porte Population by Age
La Porte Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,253 | 2.26 | 60.5 |
| Non Family | 3,801 | 1.22 | 53 |
| Married | 3,194 | 2.96 | 76.5 |
| Female | 1,618 | 2.94 | 54.1 |
| Male | 640 | 3.21 | 41.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
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La Porte Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 836 | 5.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,256 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 5,726 | 40.32% |
| Some College | 2,847 | 20.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,175 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,657 | 11.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 703 | 4.95% |
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La Porte Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
La Porte Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,415 | 10,966 | 2,194 |
| Hispanic | 1,238 | 749 | 65 |
| Other Race | 508 | 269 | 9 |
| Black | 409 | 263 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 101 | 35 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 5 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
La Porte Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,228
Average Earnings
$38,223
Average Male
$26,980
Average Female
La Porte Earnings by Educational Attainment
La Porte Language by Age
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La Porte Language
89.00% of La Porte residents speak only English, while 11.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.80% of the population.
La Porte Language
La Porte Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,939 | 3,000 | 17.71% |
| Hispanic | 2,674 | 364 | 13.61% |
| Black | 636 | 284 | 44.65% |
| Multiple | 852 | 283 | 33.22% |
| Other | 1,027 | 267 | 26.00% |
| Asian | 56 | 56 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
19.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.05%
Male Poverty Rate
19.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Porte
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Porte is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Porte is Hispanic, with 13.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.85%.
La Porte Poverty
La Porte Poverty Rate by Education
La Porte Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
La Porte Married by Age and Sex
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La Porte Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
La Porte Marital Status by Race
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La Porte Marital Status
La Porte Veterans by War
La Porte Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 7.07% |
| Black | 89 | 14.52% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 4.38% |
| Other Race | 65 | 8.34% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.63% |
La Porte Veterans by Race
La Porte Veterans by Education
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6.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
La Porte Veterans by Education
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60.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
La Porte Employment by Age
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La Porte Employment by Race
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La Porte Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
2.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.52% of La Porte residents were born in the United States, with 67.63% having been born in Indiana. 2.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
La Porte Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,417 | -76 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 21,493 | -76 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 21,569 | -76 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 21,645 | -42 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 21,687 | -103 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 21,790 | -127 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 21,917 | -153 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 22,070 | 25 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 22,045 | -72 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 22,117 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 22,105 | 43 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 22,062 | 441 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 21,621 | 114 | 0.05% |
| 1990 | 21,507 | -289 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 21,796 | -344 | -0.16% |
| 1970 | 22,140 | 983 | 0.46% |
| 1960 | 21,157 | 3,275 | 1.70% |
| 1950 | 17,882 | 1,702 | 1.01% |
| 1940 | 16,180 | 425 | 0.27% |
| 1930 | 15,755 | 597 | 0.39% |
| 1920 | 15,158 | 4,633 | 3.72% |
| 1910 | 10,525 | 3,412 | 4.00% |
| 1900 | 7,113 | -13 | -0.02% |
| 1890 | 7,126 | 931 | 1.41% |
| 1880 | 6,195 | -386 | -0.60% |
| 1870 | 6,581 | 1,553 | 2.73% |
| 1860 | 5,028 | 0.00% |