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La Porte, IN

Founded 1832LaPorte CountyElev. 248 m
Population
22,125
Median home
$143,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About La Porte

With about 22,125 residents, La Porte is one of Indiana's notable places. La Porte was founded in 1832 and sits in LaPorte County. The median age is 34.4 and the median household income is $59,862. Homes carry a median value of $143,800, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (75.9%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,125
Median age
34.4
Median household income
$59,862
Per-capita income
$29,946
Poverty rate
17.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
23.3 min
Work from home
5.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White75.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black2.9%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.6%
Production, transportation & material moving23.7%
Sales & office19.2%
Service17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$143,800
Median gross rent
$889/mo
Owner-occupied
62.9%
Median year built
1954
Households
8,876
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving La Porte.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
La Porte235
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 57% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% below national
La Porte1,494
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, La Porte Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around La Porte.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · LaPorte County
Cold waveRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

La Porte is in LaPorte County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

La Porte was founded in 1832 and sits in LaPorte County. Elevation ~248 m.

Map of La Porte
La Porte, IN
Where La Porte is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Garwood, John and Cynthia, FarmsteadScott--Rumley HouseWynkoop-Taylor-Swanson-Sharp Farmstead
Notable people from La Porte
Ashley HinshawScott SkilesChuck BaldwinRose ClarkKarl Paul LinkA. Piatt AndrewBrian EbersoleRon ReedChris BootcheckTed Quinn
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Nearby cities
Michigan (11 mi)Valparaiso (20 mi)South Bend (23 mi)Portage (24 mi)Mishawaka (29 mi)Hobart (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in La Porte, IN (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for La Porte, Indiana.

Kevin Foster Walker, 58
La Porte · La Porte County · 46350
AKA Kevin F Walker, Kevin Walker
Kevin Foster Walker, 58
La Porte · Laporte County · 46350
AKA Kevin Foster
Jose Feliciono Thomas, 52
La Porte · Laporte County · 46350
AKA Jose Thomas, Jose Feliciano Thomas
Michael John Williams, 64
La Porte · Laporte County · 46350
AKA Mike X

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

La Porte — frequently asked

What is the population of La Porte, Indiana?
La Porte has a population of about 22,125, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in La Porte?
The median home value in La Porte is $143,800, and the median gross rent is $889/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is La Porte safe? What is the crime rate?
La Porte Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 235 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does La Porte face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates LaPorte County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, hail.
How many registered sex offenders are in La Porte?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near La Porte. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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