LaPorte County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

LaPorte County is located in Indiana with a total population of 112,141. It is the 15th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in LaPorte County is 40.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in LaPorte County is $70,452. This is about average than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $180,700. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, LaPorte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in LaPorte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.