La Porte, TX Demographics

A map of La Porte's Population by Race

La Porte, Texas has an estimated population of 36,730, an increase from the 35,124 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.8% White, 42.0% Hispanic, 6.6% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.9% 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 considerably less diverse than Texas 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 58.8% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Porte is ranked the 97th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Porte's White Population

17,199 residents of La Porte, or 46.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Porte is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. La Porte ranks 981st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of La Porte's population has decreased from 51.9% to 46.8%.

La Porte is less White than neighboring Morgan's Point (63.1% White), Shoreacres (50.3% White), Deer Park (54.2% White), Taylor Lake Village (59.5% White), and El Lago (70.1% White).

La Porte's Black Population

2,420 residents of La Porte, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Porte is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. La Porte ranks 488th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Black residents' share of La Porte's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.6%.

La Porte is more Black than neighboring Deer Park (3.8% Black), and Taylor Lake Village (0.8% Black). La Porte is less Black than neighboring Morgan's Point (6.9% Black), Shoreacres (8.2% Black), and El Lago (7.3% Black).

La Porte's Asian Population

617 residents of La Porte, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Porte is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. La Porte ranks 447th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Asian population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Asian residents' share of La Porte's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

La Porte is more Asian than neighboring Morgan's Point (0.9% Asian), and Deer Park (0.4% Asian). La Porte is less Asian than neighboring Shoreacres (2.2% Asian), Taylor Lake Village (3% Asian), and El Lago (9.7% Asian).

La Porte's Hispanic Population

15,409 residents of La Porte, or 42.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Porte is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. La Porte ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of La Porte's population has increased from 37.1% to 42.0%.

La Porte is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan's Point (24.9% Hispanic), Shoreacres (32.3% Hispanic), Deer Park (38.5% Hispanic), Taylor Lake Village (31.4% Hispanic), and El Lago (11% Hispanic).

La Porte's Native American/Other Population

320 residents of La Porte, or 0.9% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. La Porte ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Porte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

La Porte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan's Point (0% Native American/Other), Shoreacres (0.5% Native American/Other), Deer Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and El Lago (0.4% Native American/Other). La Porte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor Lake Village (1.1% Native American/Other).

La Porte's Multiracial Population

765 residents of La Porte, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Porte is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Porte ranks 788th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Porte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Porte's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

La Porte is more Multiracial than neighboring El Lago (1.4% Multiracial). La Porte is less Multiracial than neighboring Morgan's Point (4.3% Multiracial), Shoreacres (6.6% Multiracial), Deer Park (3% Multiracial), and Taylor Lake Village (4.2% 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.