Laporte, MN Demographics

A map of Laporte's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	65	120	91.5%	89.6%
Hispanic	3	2	4.2%	1.5%
Multiracial	3	3	4.2%	2.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	9	0.0%	6.7%

Laporte, Minnesota has an estimated population of 71, a dramatic decrease from the 134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 19.3% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laporte is ranked the 836th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 754th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laporte's White Population

65 residents of Laporte, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laporte is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Laporte ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's White population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. White residents' share of Laporte's population has increased from 89.6% to 91.5%.

Laporte is more White than neighboring Walker (74.6% White), Akeley (91.3% White), Cass Lake (13.2% White), and Nevis (88.9% White). Laporte is less White than neighboring Lake George (93.6% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Laporte ranks 599th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Laporte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laporte is less Black than neighboring Walker (0.2% Black), and Cass Lake (0.9% 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 lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Laporte ranks 614th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Laporte's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laporte is less Asian than neighboring Walker (1.4% Asian), Cass Lake (0.5% Asian), and Nevis (1.2% Asian).

Laporte's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Laporte, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laporte is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Laporte ranks 689th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Laporte's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.2%.

Laporte is more Hispanic than neighboring Akeley (0% Hispanic), Lake George (2.9% Hispanic), Cass Lake (3% Hispanic), and Nevis (1% Hispanic). Laporte is less Hispanic than neighboring Walker (8.1% Hispanic).

Laporte's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Laporte, or 0.0% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Laporte ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laporte's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.

Laporte is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walker (5.9% Native American/Other), Cass Lake (69.8% Native American/Other), and Nevis (3.6% Native American/Other).

Laporte's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Laporte, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laporte is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Laporte ranks 694th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laporte's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Laporte's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.2%.

Laporte is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake George (3.4% Multiracial). Laporte is less Multiracial than neighboring Walker (9.7% Multiracial), Akeley (8.7% Multiracial), Cass Lake (12.6% Multiracial), and Nevis (5.2% 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.