County · Indiana
LaPorte County, Indiana
LaPorte County, Indiana. LaPorte County had 111,294 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. It holds 42 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 21 towns and townships and 10 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 18091.
LaPorte County is the county of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
111,294
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 112,417 · ACS 2020-2024: 111,917
Median household income
$71,055
±$2,241 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$195,500
±$5,794 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$976
±$30 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in LaPorte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 112,417 residents in LaPorte County. The Census Bureau estimates 111,294 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 111,917 over 598 square miles of land.
| Measure | LaPorte County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 111,917 | 6,851,073 | +1,763 |
| Households | 43,633±564 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.03 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 50,038±54 | 2,976,568 | +861 |
LaPorte County's population since 2000
From 110,106 in 2000 to 111,294 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in LaPorte County?
LaPorte County holds 42 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Michigan City with 31,338 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Michigan City | 32,075 | $53,089 |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Township, LaPorte County | 27,517 | $58,356 |
| Center Township, LaPorte County | 25,274 | $68,142 |
| La Porte | 22,471 | $59,307 |
| Coolspring Township | 15,684 | $61,875 |
| New Durham Township | 8,105 | $89,107 |
| Westville | 5,257 | $60,794 |
| Scipio Township, LaPorte County | 5,218 | $78,269 |
| Kankakee Township, LaPorte County | 4,739 | $109,426 |
| Springfield Township, LaPorte County | 3,770 | $85,313 |
| Pleasant Township, LaPorte County | 3,502 | $88,205 |
| Union Township, LaPorte County | 2,281 | $56,964 |
| Wills TownshipGEOID 1809184554 | 2,098 | $113,349 |
| Trail Creek | 2,060 | $77,635 |
| Galena TownshipGEOID 1809126224 | 1,980 | $86,293 |
| Lincoln Township, LaPorte CountyGEOID 1809143812 | 1,846 | $105,121 |
| Hudson TownshipGEOID 1809135068 | 1,832 | $99,669 |
| Cass Township, LaPorte County | 1,825 | $62,875 |
| Noble Township, LaPorte CountyGEOID 1809154090 | 1,599 | $95,694 |
| Clinton Township, LaPorte County | 1,551 | $105,714 |
| Kingsford Heights | 1,335 | $57,830 |
| Hudson LakeGEOID 1835104 | 1,226 | $98,253 |
| Washington Township, LaPorte CountyGEOID 1809180774 | 1,211 | $72,253 |
| Long Beach | 1,189 | $121,827 |
| Fish LakeGEOID 1823386 | 1,052 | $80,976 |
| Wanatah | 1,009 | $68,409 |
| Dewey Township | 1,000 | $66,908 |
| Hanna Township | 976 | $72,734 |
| Rolling PrairieGEOID 1865736 | 562 | not published |
| La Crosse | 555 | $74,107 |
| HannaGEOID 1831180 | 450 | $39,097 |
| WellsboroGEOID 1882250 | – | $158,301 |
| Michiana Shores | 306 | $91,250 |
| Pottawattamie Park | 242 | $103,889 |
| Union MillsGEOID 1877804 | – | $93,523 |
| Saugany LakeGEOID 1868103 | – | not published |
| Johnson Township, LaPorte CountyGEOID 1809138736 | 207 | not published |
| Prairie Township, LaPorte CountyGEOID 1809161596 | 202 | $58,614 |
| KingsburyGEOID 1839816 | 190 | $70,250 |
| Duneland BeachGEOID 1819000 | – | $52,417 |
| South CenterGEOID 1871072 | – | not published |
| StillwellGEOID 1873214 | – | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in LaPorte County?
The median resident of LaPorte County is 41.1 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.3%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | LaPorte County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.4 | 38.1 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% | 8.6% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.0%±0.5 pts | 75.4% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±0.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | −1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7%±1.3 pts | 29.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±0.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in LaPorte County earn?
Half of LaPorte County's 43,633 households earn less than $71,055 a year (±$2,241), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,037 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,018 after inflation. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaPorte County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,055±$2,241 | $71,957 | +$5,018 |
| Mean household income | $89,682±$2,431 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,395±$936 | $38,351 | +$1,841 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6%±3.7 pts | 16.0% | −6.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in LaPorte County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of LaPorte County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,500 by its owner (±$5,794). The median renter pays $976 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaPorte County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,500±$5,794 | $218,200 | +$32,310 |
| Median gross rent | $976±$30 | $1,062 | +$57 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±4.0 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303±$30 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±1.6 pts | 70.6% | +2.4 pts |
| Housing units | 50,038±54 | 2,976,568 | +861 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±1.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±1.5 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.8%±1.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is LaPorte County building?
Builders took permits for 291 new housing units across LaPorte County in 2025 (204 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in LaPorte County get to work?
83.4% of LaPorte County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | LaPorte County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2%±1.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±1.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±0.9 pts | 10.7% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±1.1 | 24.1 min | +1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are LaPorte County's census tracts?
LaPorte County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,688 (Tract 423) to $121,250 (Tract 412).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does LaPorte County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 85th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 92 |
| Median household income | 37th of 92 |
| Median home value | 38th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 92 |
| Median age | 47th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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