Laporte County Summary

Life in Laporte County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Laporte County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Laporte County:

  • The population in Laporte County is 112,215.

  • The median home value in Laporte County is $208,250.

  • The median income in Laporte County is $66,854.

  • The median rent in Laporte County is $860.

  • The unemployment rate in Laporte County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Laporte County is 14.7%.

  • The average high in Laporte County is 64.0° and there are 93.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Laporte County

List Of Cities & Towns in Laporte County

Michigan City, IN Population 31,983

La Porte, IN Population 22,409

Westville, IN Population 5,885

Trail Creek, IN Population 2,018

Kingsford Heights, IN Population 1,391

Hudson Lake, IN Population 1,370

Long Beach, IN Population 1,184

Wanatah, IN Population 1,136

Fish Lake, IN Population 782

La Crosse, IN Population 568

Hanna, IN Population 535

Michiana Shores, IN Population 420

Pottawattamie Park, IN Population 317

Kingsbury, IN Population 227

Rolling Prairie, IN Population 160

Map Of Laporte County

Laporte County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Laporte County is 64.0°.

  • There are 76.18 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 93.9 inches of rain each year with 11.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:31 hours of sun each day in Laporte County.

StatLaporte County
Mean High64.0
Nice Days76.18
Rainfall93.9
Snowfall11.8
Sunny_hours4:31
64.0°
Average High
93.9
Inches of Rain

Laporte County Photos

Laporte County Indiana Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User MrHarman | GFDL
Laportec In City Hall
Source: Public Domain
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Source: Wikipedia User Drew Jacksich from San Jo | CC BY-SA 2.0
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Michigan City Courthouse
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Michigan City City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Dennisyerger84 | GFDL

Laporte County Demographics

Population over time in Laporte County

The current population in Laporte County is 112,215. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 112,184 2.0%
2021 110,026 -0.1%
2020 110,154 -

Gender in Laporte County

  • Laporte County is 48.1% female with 54,012 female residents.

  • Laporte County is 51.9% male with 58,202 male residents.

Female
48.1% (54,012)
Male
51.9% (58,202)
Gender Laporte County IN USA
Female 48.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 51.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Laporte County

Laporte County is:

  • 77.5% White with 86,922 White residents.

  • 10.5% African American with 11,782 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 180 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 668 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 506 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 4,079 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.2% Hispanic with 8,073 Hispanic residents.

White
77.5% (86,922)
African American
10.5% (11,782)
American Indian
0.2% (180)
Asian
0.6% (668)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.5% (506)
Two Or More
3.6% (4,079)
Hispanic
7.2% (8,073)

Table: Laporte County By Race

Race Laporte County IN USA
White 77.5% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 10.5% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.2% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Laporte County, Indiana

  • 4.0% of households in Laporte County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Laporte County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Laporte County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Laporte County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Laporte County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Laporte County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Laporte County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Laporte County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Laporte County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Laporte County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (4,510)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (4,204)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (10,200)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (9,234)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (14,181)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (19,912)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (17,254)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (17,862)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (9,172)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (5,681)
Income Laporte County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Laporte County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Laporte County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Laporte County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Laporte County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Laporte County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Laporte County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Laporte County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Laporte County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Laporte County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Laporte County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,366)
9-12th Grade
7% (7,855)
High School / GED
39% (43,763)
Some College
21% (23,565)
Associate's Degree
9% (10,099)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (15,710)
Master's Degree
5% (5,610)
Professional Degree
1% (1,122)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,122)
Education Laporte County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 39% 33% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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