LaPorte County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 111,917 | — | #564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,055 | -5.4% | #1,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,770 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $195,500 | -30.6% | #1,450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $976 | -16.1% | #1,076 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.1% | #1,664 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
LaPorte County has a population of 111,917, making it the #564 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055, ranking #1,125 out of 3,222 counties — 5.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in LaPorte County is $195,500 (-30.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $976/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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94.1% of residents in LaPorte County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About LaPorte County, Indiana
LaPorte County, Indiana has a total population of 111,917, making it the 564th most populous county in the United States. The median age in LaPorte County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in LaPorte County is $71,055, which ranks #1,125 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in LaPorte County is $195,500, 30.6% below the national median. Renters in LaPorte County pay a median gross rent of $976 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In LaPorte County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
LaPorte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%).
All data for LaPorte County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.