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La Porte

County:
Harris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
18.604
State:
Texas

La Porte is a city located in Harris County, Texas. La Porte has a 2026 population of 39,417. La Porte is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 11.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,304 in 2020.

The median household income in La Porte is $80,753 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median age in La Porte is 37.2 years: 34.5 years for males, and 39.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males.

39.4K
Total Population
2,119
Density (mi²)
686 1.77%
Growth

La Porte Population

La Porte Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202639,4176861.77%
202538,7316851.8%
202438,0465561.48%
202337,4907301.99%
202236,7606961.93%
202136,0649362.66%
202035,3043410.98%
201934,963-237-0.67%
201835,200-161-0.46%
201735,361-30-0.08%
201635,391590.17%
201535,3321510.43%
201435,1813591.03%
201334,8222720.79%
201234,5503671.07%
201134,1833100.92%
201033,873730.22%
200031,8803,97014.22%
199027,91013,84898.48%
198014,0626,91396.7%
19707,1492,63758.44%
19604,512831.87%
19504,4291,35744.17%
19403,07200%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 34.5 years

La Porte Adults

There are 27,418 adults, (5,521 of whom are seniors) in La Porte.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,609 (50.7%)
Male: 18,121 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Porte includes 53.96% White, 10.12% other race, 6.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,81953.96%
Two or more races9,66726.32%
Other race3,71610.12%
Black or African American2,4386.64%
Asian6651.81%
Native American4251.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8,90224.24%
Other race3,4129.29%
White2,6207.13%
Native American4091.11%
Asian480.13%
Black or African American180.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,19946.83%
Black or African American2,4206.59%
Two or more races7652.08%
Asian6171.68%
Other race3040.83%
Native American160.04%

La Porte Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Porte 's average per capita income is $52,270. Household income levels show a median of $80,753. The poverty rate stands at 12.18%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$118,382-
Families$98,610$140,560
Households$80,753$118,676
Non Families$40,678$55,978

$52,270

Average Income

$80,753

Median Household Income

12.18%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)