La Porte, IN Demographics
A map of La Porte's Population by Race
La Porte, Indiana has an estimated population of 22,449, a less than 1% change from the 22,471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Porte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Porte has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Porte, that probability was 37.5% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Porte is ranked the 46th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. 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 was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Porte's White Population
16,926 residents of La Porte, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Porte is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. La Porte ranks 619th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of La Porte's population has decreased from 77.8% to 75.4%.
La Porte is more White than neighboring Fish Lake (68.3% White). La Porte is less White than neighboring Kingsbury (89% White), Rolling Prairie (100% White), Kingsford Heights (76.4% White), and Trail Creek (75.6% White).
La Porte's Black Population
897 residents of La Porte, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Porte is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. La Porte ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of La Porte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.
La Porte is more Black than neighboring Kingsbury (0% Black), Rolling Prairie (0% Black), and Fish Lake (0% Black). La Porte is less Black than neighboring Kingsford Heights (7.1% Black), and Trail Creek (6.6% Black).
La Porte's Asian Population
149 residents of La Porte, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Porte is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. La Porte ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of La Porte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
La Porte is more Asian than neighboring Kingsbury (0% Asian), Rolling Prairie (0% Asian), Kingsford Heights (0.3% Asian), Trail Creek (0% Asian), and Fish Lake (0% Asian).
La Porte's Hispanic Population
3,037 residents of La Porte, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Porte is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. La Porte ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of La Porte's population has increased from 12.8% to 13.5%.
La Porte is more Hispanic than neighboring Kingsbury (6.7% Hispanic), Rolling Prairie (0% Hispanic), Kingsford Heights (8% Hispanic), and Trail Creek (10% Hispanic). La Porte is less Hispanic than neighboring Fish Lake (22.5% Hispanic).
La Porte's Native American/Other Population
51 residents of La Porte, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Porte is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. La Porte ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Porte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
La Porte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kingsbury (0% Native American/Other), Rolling Prairie (0% Native American/Other), and Kingsford Heights (0% Native American/Other). La Porte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fish Lake (1.6% Native American/Other).
La Porte's Multiracial Population
1,389 residents of La Porte, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Porte is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Porte ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.5%. Multiracial residents' share of La Porte's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.2%.
La Porte is more Multiracial than neighboring Kingsbury (4.3% Multiracial), and Rolling Prairie (0% Multiracial). La Porte is less Multiracial than neighboring Kingsford Heights (8.2% Multiracial), Trail Creek (7.6% Multiracial), and Fish Lake (7.6% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.