La Porte, IN Demographics
A map of La Porte's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,482 | 77.8% |
Hispanic | 2,871 | 12.8% |
Multiracial | 961 | 4.3% |
Black | 850 | 3.8% |
Asian | 156 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 151 | 0.7% |
La Porte, Indiana had a population of 22,471 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 3.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Porte, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is the 44th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
La Porte's White Population
17,482 residents of La Porte identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of La Porte roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #619 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more White than neighboring Kingsford Heights (77.6% White). La Porte is less White than neighboring Kingsbury (88.4% White), Rolling Prairie (96.3% White), Trail Creek (82.3% White), and Fish Lake (90.6% White).
La Porte's Black Population
850 residents of La Porte identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Porte slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more Black than neighboring Kingsbury (0% Black), Rolling Prairie (0.2% Black), and Fish Lake (0.7% Black). La Porte is less Black than neighboring Kingsford Heights (6.9% Black), and Trail Creek (6.7% Black).
La Porte's Asian Population
156 residents of La Porte identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Porte roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #178 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more Asian than neighboring Kingsbury (0% Asian), Rolling Prairie (0% Asian), Kingsford Heights (0.1% Asian), Trail Creek (0.6% Asian), and Fish Lake (0% Asian).
La Porte's Hispanic Population
2,871 residents of La Porte identify as Hispanic, or 12.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Porte roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingsbury (6.3% Hispanic), Rolling Prairie (1.1% Hispanic), Kingsford Heights (5.5% Hispanic), Trail Creek (5.1% Hispanic), and Fish Lake (3.3% Hispanic).
La Porte's Native American/Other Population
151 residents of La Porte identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Porte roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kingsbury (0.5% Native American/Other), Rolling Prairie (0.5% Native American/Other), Kingsford Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Trail Creek (0.3% Native American/Other), and Fish Lake (0.3% Native American/Other).
La Porte's Multiracial Population
961 residents of La Porte identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Porte roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, La Porte is ranked #188 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Porte is more Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Prairie (2% Multiracial). La Porte is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsbury (4.7% Multiracial), Kingsford Heights (9.8% Multiracial), Trail Creek (4.9% Multiracial), and Fish Lake (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.