LaPorte County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: LaPorte County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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LaPorte County, Indiana has a population of 111,917, the 16th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $71,055 and the median home value is $195,500. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

LaPorte County Quick Facts

Population 111,917

Median Household Income $71,055

Median Home Value $195,500

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 111,917 16th of 92

Median Income $71,055 1% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How LaPorte County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	112,141	111,917	-0.2%
Median household income	$70,452	$71,055	+0.9%
Median home value	$180,700	$195,500	+8.2%

Median Household Income

LaPorte

$71,055

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

LaPorte

$195,500

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 31.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

15.1%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $976/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

25.4%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in LaPorte County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Michigan City	31,814	$53,089	19.8%	$143,100
La Porte	22,449	$59,307	16.4%	$157,500
Westville	5,279	$60,794	11.4%	$139,300
Trail Creek	2,351	$77,635	6.6%	$191,800
Kingsford Heights	1,358	$57,830	26.7%	$120,500
Hudson Lake	1,347	$98,253	7.2%	$241,200
Wanatah	1,178	$68,409	5.9%	$195,100
Long Beach	1,111	$121,827	3.8%	$672,300
Fish Lake	684	$80,976	7.9%	$190,800
La Crosse	651	$74,107	12.6%	$140,700
Hanna	529	$39,097	44.6%	$155,100
Michiana Shores	364	$91,250	15.4%	$451,300
Pottawattamie Park	247	$103,889	6.1%	$233,000
Rolling Prairie	238	N/A	0.0%	$251,800
Kingsbury	210	$70,250	6.7%	$186,800

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Population Overview

LaPorte County is located in Indiana with a total population of 111,917. It is the 16th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in LaPorte County is 41.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055. This is 1% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $195,500. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, LaPorte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in LaPorte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for LaPorte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of LaPorte County, Indiana?

LaPorte County has a population of 111,917, making it the 16th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in LaPorte County?

The median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.

How many cities are in LaPorte County, Indiana?

LaPorte County contains 15 Census-designated places.