Economy & Jobs — La Porte, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,307 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,946 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,822 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.3% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 91 |
| Fast Food | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 51 |
| Physician Offices | 51 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Dental Offices | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Real Estate Offices | 26 |
| Bars | 26 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| Clothing Stores | 24 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
| Commercial Banks | 23 |
| Beauty Salons | 22 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
