La Porte, TX Demographics
What is the population of LA Porte?
There are 36,077 residents in LA Porte, with a median age of 37. Of this, 50.05% are males and 49.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.83% of the resident pool in LA Porte, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.65%. Additionally, 5.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 31,782 people in LA Porte currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 36,077 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 18,056 | 1.7% |
| Female Population | 18,021 | -0.1% |
Male Population 50.05%
Female Population 49.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 3.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 32,048 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,037 | -1.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,992 | 23.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.83%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.65%
Not Citizen 5.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 8 | 14.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,325 | -18.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 790 | -8.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 658 | 3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 31,782 | 3.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.02%
Moved from Same County 6.54%
Moved from Same State 2.22%
Moved from Different State 1.85%
Same House as Last Year 89.37%
What are the employment statistics in LA Porte?
White-collar workers make up 72% of the working population in LA Porte, while blue-collar employees account for 28%. There are also 3,232 entrepreneurs in LA Porte (9.39% of the workforce); 24,160 workers employed in private companies (70.21%); and 4,732 people working in governmental institutions (13.75%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 24,776 | 109.7% |
| Blue Collar | 9,636 | 100.1% |
White Collar 72%
Blue Collar 28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,232 | 164.3% |
| Private Companies | 24,160 | 92.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,732 | 128.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,288 | 190.7% |
Self Employees 9.39%
Private Companies 70.21%
Governmental Workers 13.75%
Not for Profit Companies 6.65%
How many households are there in LA Porte?
There are a total of 13,164 households in LA Porte, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.53% of these LA Porte households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.47%. Additionally, 36.83% of households have children and 63.17% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 13,164 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.1% |
| Family Households | 9,285 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,879 | 5.3% |
Family Households 70.53%
Non-Family Households 29.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,848 | 5.5% |
| Households without Children | 8,316 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 36.83%
Households without Children 63.17%
What are the median and average incomes in LA Porte?
The average annual household income in LA Porte is $119,993, while the median household income sits at $81,801 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $102,083, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,933. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,007 and $46,710, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $119,993 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $81,801 | 3.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,336 | 3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 31,070 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in LA Porte?
There are 13,737 housing units in LA Porte, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 13,164 occupied housing units in LA Porte, 72.1% are owner-occupied, while 27.9% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $225,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,297 per month in LA Porte.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 13,737 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 446 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 451 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 455 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,533 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,008 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,146 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,627 | -8.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,678 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,026 | 2.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 367 | 105.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,164 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,491 | 2.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,673 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 72.1%
Renter Occupied 27.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,011 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,480 | 4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $225,900 | 7.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $203,900 | 14.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,297 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 52.8%
Without Mortgage 47.2%
What is the level of education in LA Porte?
Approximately 41.31% of the population in LA Porte holds a high school degree (that's 11,084 residents), while 28.57% have attained a college certificate (7,666 locals) and 10.76% have a bachelor's degree (2,886 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 914 | 4.5% |
| Some High School | 11,084 | -3.4% |
| Some College | 7,666 | -14.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,585 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,886 | 8.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,696 | 24.2% |
No High School 3.41%
Some High School 41.31%
Some College 28.57%
Associate Degree 9.63%
Bachelor's Degree 10.76%
Graduate Degree 6.32%
What is the marital status of LA Porte residents?
A total of 8,003 people in LA Porte have never been married (which represents 28.23% of the total population), while 14,896 of them are wedded (52.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 754 (2.66%) and 3,870 (13.65%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,003 | 2.8% |
| Married | 14,896 | -1.3% |
| Separated | 754 | -17.9% |
| Widowed | 1,576 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 3,870 | 9.7% |
Never Married 28.23%
Married 52.55%
Separated 2.66%
Widowed 5.56%
Divorced 13.65%
What are the most common means of transportation in LA Porte?
The top three means of transportation people in LA Porte use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 15,317 residents commute by car, 85 prefer going to work by walking and 11 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,317 | 3.8% |
| Bicycle | 1 | 0.0% |
| Motorcycle | 10 | -75.0% |
| TaxiCab | 11 | -81.7% |
| Walk | 85 | -38.9% |
What is the median and average household income in LA Porte by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.