State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,851.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.70% (-244)
Growth Since 2010
2.04% (688)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
La Porte, Texas Population 2021
34,488
La Porte is a city located in Harris County Texas. With a 2020 population of 34,488, it is the 98th largest city in Texas and the 1145th largest city in the United States . La Porte is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually but its population has increased by 2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,800 in 2010. Spanning over 20 miles, La Porte has a population density of 1,851 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Porte is $89,974 with a poverty rate of 9.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,075 per month, and the median house value is $148,100. The median age in La Porte is 37.9 years, 36.8 years for males, and 39 years for females.
La Porte Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Portewas:
- White: 83.77%
- Black or African American: 6.21%
- Other race: 4.29%
- Two or more races: 4.12%
- Asian: 1.20%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of La Porte, Texas is 34,488 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 34,488.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 33,800.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,526 | 83.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,189 | 6.21% |
| Some Other Race | 1,512 | 4.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1,453 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 422 | 1.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 144 | 0.41% |
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La Porte Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,430 | 2.83 | 74.9 |
| Married | 7,107 | 3.31 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 3,138 | 1.23 | 60.7 |
| Female | 1,567 | 3.55 | 58.4 |
| Male | 618 | 3.52 | 63.3 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,265 | 5.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,740 | 7.13% |
| High School Graduate | 8,267 | 33.87% |
| Some College | 6,704 | 27.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,545 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,732 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,153 | 4.72% |
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La Porte Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,484 | 13,586 | 2,590 |
| Hispanic | 7,463 | 5,655 | 863 |
| Black | 1,722 | 1,417 | 297 |
| Other Race | 976 | 623 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 617 | 593 | 101 |
| Asian | 310 | 274 | 44 |
| Native American | 83 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.88%.
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$46,183
Average Earnings
$58,068
Average Male
$34,885
Average Female
La Porte Language by Age
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La Porte Language
76.45% of La Porte residents speak only English, while 23.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.43% of the population.
La Porte Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,454 | 1,677 | 8.62% |
| Hispanic | 12,273 | 1,389 | 11.32% |
| Other | 1,512 | 528 | 34.92% |
| Black | 2,189 | 295 | 13.48% |
| Asian | 422 | 98 | 23.22% |
| Multiple | 1,453 | 81 | 5.57% |
| Native | 144 | 29 | 20.14% |
9.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.09%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in La Porte
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Porte is Other, with 34.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Porte is Multiple, with 5.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.73%.
La Porte Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
La Porte Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 21.01% |
| Black | 141 | 7.64% |
| Other Race | 69 | 5.72% |
La Porte Veterans by Education
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4.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
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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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66.05%
Born in La Porte
90.74%
Native Born
9.26%
Foreign Born
5.02%
Non Citizen
4.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.74% of La Porte residents were born in the United States, with 66.05% having been born in Texas. 5.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,488 | -244 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 34,732 | -244 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 34,976 | -244 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 35,220 | -153 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 35,373 | -24 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 35,397 | 58 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 35,339 | 153 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 35,186 | 361 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 34,825 | 275 | 0.80% |
| 2012 | 34,550 | 367 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 34,183 | 312 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 33,871 | 1,991 | 0.61% |
| 2000 | 31,880 | 3,970 | 1.34% |
| 1990 | 27,910 | 13,848 | 7.10% |
| 1980 | 14,062 | 6,913 | 7.00% |
| 1970 | 7,149 | 2,637 | 4.71% |
| 1960 | 4,512 | 83 | 0.19% |
| 1950 | 4,429 | 1,357 | 3.73% |
| 1940 | 3,072 | 0.00% |