Laporte, CO Demographics

A map of Laporte's Population by Race

Laporte, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,771, a large decrease from the 2,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laporte, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laporte has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Laporte, that probability was 31.5% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laporte is ranked the 181st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Laporte was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laporte's White Population

1,583 residents of Laporte, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laporte is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Laporte ranks 199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's White population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Laporte's population has increased from 81.9% to 89.4%.

Laporte is more White than neighboring Fort Collins (77.3% White), Wellington (72.3% White), Timnath (86.8% White), Loveland (78.6% White), and Windsor (80.8% White).

Laporte's Black Population

0 residents of Laporte, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laporte is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Laporte ranks 307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Laporte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laporte is less Black than neighboring Fort Collins (1.3% Black), Wellington (0.1% Black), Timnath (1.2% Black), Loveland (0.9% Black), and Windsor (1.1% Black).

Laporte's Asian Population

0 residents of Laporte, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laporte is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Laporte ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Laporte's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Laporte is less Asian than neighboring Fort Collins (3.3% Asian), Wellington (0.6% Asian), Timnath (2.5% Asian), Loveland (1.2% Asian), and Windsor (1.4% Asian).

Laporte's Hispanic Population

134 residents of Laporte, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laporte is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Laporte ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Laporte's population has decreased from 10.1% to 7.6%.

Laporte is more Hispanic than neighboring Timnath (5.6% Hispanic). Laporte is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Collins (12.8% Hispanic), Wellington (23.9% Hispanic), Loveland (15.3% Hispanic), and Windsor (12% Hispanic).

Laporte's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Laporte, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laporte is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Laporte ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laporte's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.8%.

Laporte is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wellington (0.1% Native American/Other). Laporte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Collins (1% Native American/Other), Timnath (1.3% Native American/Other), and Windsor (1.4% Native American/Other).

Laporte's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Laporte, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laporte is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Laporte ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Laporte's population has decreased from 5.3% to 2.2%.

Laporte is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Collins (4.3% Multiracial), Wellington (3% Multiracial), Timnath (2.6% Multiracial), Loveland (3.1% Multiracial), and Windsor (3.4% 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.