City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Laporte, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Laporte - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,123
Residents
$67,697
Median income
$373,100
Median home
$1,732
Median rent (state)

Laporte - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Laporte lands in the 47th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

47th
percentile, household income
75th
percentile, home value
70th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Laporte, CO

Laporte is a small town in Colorado, home to 2,123 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $67,697 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.9%. Typical homes in Laporte are valued around $373,100, and the median resident age is 46.5 years. About 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 66.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Colorado at 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,732 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Colorado run around $202, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 90.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

2,123 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$67,697 /yr

Poverty 14.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Laporte compare to other US cities?

Laporte measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 47% higher than other cities
Home value 75% pricier than other cities
Median rent 70% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Laporte against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Colorado only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Colorado-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Laporte toward the top of Colorado's cities

Among the 408 Colorado cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Laporte ranks #61 - the 85th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Laporte only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#238 of 379
37th percentile in Colorado
Median Gross Rent
#196 of 408
51st percentile in Colorado
Median Home Value
#208 of 388
46th percentile in Colorado
Poverty Rate
#61 of 408
85th percentile in Colorado
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#185 of 408
55th percentile in Colorado

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Colorado only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

47thIncome percentile

47th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Laporte's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$373,100 25th percentile more affordable than 25% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Laporte $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Laporte, CO Laporte, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Laporte, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Laporte, CO median $67,697/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Laporte, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Laporte, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,123
Median Income
$67,697
Median Home Value
$373,100
Median Age
46.5
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Labor force participation
66.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.8%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
25.9%
Other
7.3%

Based on 1,146 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Laporte sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,732/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
90.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Columbine Valley
2,084 people
Granby
2,195 people
Hayden
2,010 people
Ault
2,270 people
Idaho Springs
1,968 people
Wray
2,305 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Laporte's 2,123 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Danville, AR
2,123 people
Penngrove, CA
2,123 people
Milton, LA
2,123 people
Galesburg, MI
2,122 people
Clifton Springs, NY
2,124 people
Shepherd, TX
2,124 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Laporte's $67,697 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pleasantville, IA
$67,692 median income
Helena West Side, MT
$67,692 median income
Collins, OH
$67,692 median income
Westlake, LA
$67,691 median income
Peralta, NM
$67,703 median income
Horse Shoe, NC
$67,703 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Laporte, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Laporte, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.7% 7.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.7% White 89.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 1.7% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 7.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Laporte compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Laporte (this city) 2,123 $67,697
Columbine Valley 2,084 $250,001
Granby 2,195 $82,321
Hayden 2,010 $97,917
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Laporte, CO?

What is the population of Laporte, CO? +

2,123 people live in Laporte, CO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Laporte, CO? +

Laporte households earn a median of $67,697 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Laporte? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Laporte; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Laporte, CO? +

The median home value in Laporte is $373,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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