Demographics & People — La Porte, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,125 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,200 |
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| Median Age | 34.6 |
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| Total Households | 8,876 |
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| Family Households | 5,421 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2842 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,465 |
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| Black or African American | 671 |
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| Asian | 132 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,622 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,101 |
| Other groups | 5,540 |
| German | 4,675 |
| Irish | 2,957 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,925 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,209 |
| Polish | 2,185 |
| English | 1,471 |
| American | 1,104 |
| Scottish | 697 |
Language
| English Only | 18,416 |
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| Spanish | 1,397 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,414 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,217 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,629 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Porte, Indiana.
