State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,134.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.43%
Growth Since 2010
-5.94%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
20,862
Port Lavaca is a city located in Calhoun County Texas. It is also the county seat of Calhoun County. With a 2020 population of 11,520, it is the 219th largest city in Texas and the 2808th largest city in the United States . Port Lavaca is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,248 in 2010. Port Lavaca reached it's highest population of 12,370 in 2014. Spanning over 14 miles, Port Lavaca has a population density of 1,135 people per square mile.
The average household income in Port Lavaca is $71,768 with a poverty rate of 13.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $679 per month, and the median house value is $106,600. The median age in Port Lavaca is 36.8 years, 36.8 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Lavaca was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,862 | -214 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 21,076 | -214 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 21,290 | -214 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 21,504 | -208 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 21,712 | -236 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 21,948 | 61 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 21,887 | 75 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 21,812 | 83 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 21,729 | 154 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 21,575 | 216 | 1.00% |
| 2011 | 21,359 | 46 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 21,313 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,860 | 81.17% |
| Asian | 1,104 | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 492 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 487 | 4.01% |
| Some Other Race | 178 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,254 | 2.8 | 68.1 |
| Married | 2,153 | 3.33 | 75.8 |
| Non Family | 1,429 | 1.32 | 62.4 |
| Female | 525 | 4.25 | 48 |
| Male | 147 | 4.16 | 83 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,093 | 13.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 715 | 9.00% |
| High School Graduate | 2,756 | 34.69% |
| Some College | 1,716 | 21.60% |
| Associates Degree | 594 | 7.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 572 | 7.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 498 | 6.27% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,419 | 2,963 | 177 |
| White | 2,511 | 2,371 | 557 |
| Asian | 725 | 566 | 336 |
| Black | 364 | 311 | |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 186 | |
| Other Race | 108 | 95 | 7 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | |
| Islander | 7 | 7 |
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 46.34%.
$35,615
Average Earnings
$45,117
Average Male
$26,142
Average Female
56.79% of Port Lavaca residents speak only English, while 43.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.47% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,332 | 982 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 1,104 | 370 | 33.51% |
| White | 3,015 | 173 | 5.74% |
| Black | 458 | 120 | 26.20% |
| Other | 171 | 44 | 25.73% |
| Multiple | 492 | 21 | 4.27% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
13.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.90%
Male Poverty Rate
15.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Lavaca is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Lavaca is Multiple, with 4.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.20%.
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 3.94% |
| Black | 67 | 18.41% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 9.72% |
| Other Race | 7 | 4.43% |
5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
80.96%
Native Born
19.04%
Foreign Born
12.27%
Non Citizen
6.78%
Naturalized
80.96% of Port Lavaca residents were born in the United States, with 68.91% having been born in Texas. 12.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,520 | -167 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 11,687 | -167 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 11,854 | -167 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 12,021 | -144 | -1.18% |
| 2017 | 12,165 | -172 | -1.39% |
| 2016 | 12,337 | -26 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 12,363 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 12,370 | 76 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 12,294 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 12,264 | 78 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 12,186 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 12,199 | 164 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 12,035 | 1,149 | 1.01% |
| 1990 | 10,886 | -25 | -0.02% |
| 1980 | 10,911 | 420 | 0.39% |
| 1970 | 10,491 | 1,627 | 1.70% |
| 1960 | 8,864 | 3,265 | 4.70% |
| 1950 | 5,599 | 0.00% |