Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Porte, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,730

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46.8%17,199

Hispanic/Latino

42%15,409

Black

6.6%2,420

Two or More

2.1%765

Asian

1.7%617

Other

0.8%304

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%1,386

High School Diploma

25.9%6,276

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%2,876

Some College (1+ yr)

17%4,133

Associate's Degree

10.4%2,522

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%2,746

Master's Degree

5.3%1,277

Professional Degree

0.4%101

Doctorate

0.5%132

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,600

Median Renti

$1,378

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%9,473

Renter-Occupied

28.9%3,856

Total Units

13,791

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%722

$50K–$100K

2.1%203

$100K–$150K

9.2%871

$150K–$200K

17.1%1,617

$200K–$300K

40.7%3,853

$300K–$500K

18.7%1,768

$500K–$1M

2.8%261

$1M+

1.9%178

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

143

$750–$1,000

277

$1,000–$1,250

957

$1,250–$1,500

789

$1,500–$2,000

1,069

$2,000+

419

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%509

2010–2019

7.8%1,082

2000–2009

13%1,791

1990–1999

10.8%1,490

1980–1989

22.2%3,058

1970–1979

22.9%3,153

1960–1969

10%1,373

1950–1959

4%548

1940–1949

2.6%363

1939 or earlier

3.1%424

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.9%6,652

Electricity

47%6,263

Bottled/LP Gas

1%128

Solar

0.8%107

Other

0.8%102

No Fuel

0.6%77

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,753

Mean Household Incomei

$118,676

Per Capita Incomei

$44,477

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

18,311

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%683

$10K–$15K

3.2%425

$15K–$20K

3.1%410

$20K–$25K

2.6%352

$25K–$30K

4.3%579

$30K–$35K

2.2%299

$35K–$40K

5%662

$40K–$45K

3.8%513

$45K–$50K

5%671

$50K–$60K

3.5%464

$60K–$75K

6.8%908

$75K–$100K

15.4%2,054

$100K–$125K

10.2%1,360

$125K–$150K

8.5%1,136

$150K–$200K

11.8%1,567

$200K+

9.3%1,246

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

207

Residentsi

332

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers94 homes91% occupied$455/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8112 homes96% occupied$383/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,753/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

75.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

23.5%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.3% of subsidized households are minority

12.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,26311.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,938

India

227

United Kingdom

Korea

China

Guatemala

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,968

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,583(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.1%Insured

14.9%Uninsured