LaPorte County, IN
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LaPorte County Overview
112,215
TOTAL POPULATION
58,203
MALE POPULATION
54,012
FEMALE POPULATION
107.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,048
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,110
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,854
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,325
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
52,496
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in LaPorte County
The most populous races in LaPorte County are White / Caucasian (89,980 | 80.2%), Black / African American (11,998 | 10.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,073 | 7.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 705 | 0.6% |
Black / African American | 11,998 | 10.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 39 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 8,073 | 7.2% |
Native / Alaskan | 237 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 89,980 | 80.2% |
Two or more Races | 6,378 | 5.7% |
Some other Race | 2,878 | 2.6% |
Total | 112,215 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in LaPorte County
The most populous ancestries reported in LaPorte County are German (25,616 | 22.8%), Irish (14,490 | 12.9%), Polish (12,518 | 11.2%), English (8,749 | 7.8%), and Mexican (5,405 | 4.8%), together accounting for 59.5% of all LaPorte County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 97 | 0.1% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 31 | 0.0% |
American | 4,538 | 4.0% |
Apache | 1 | 0.0% |
Arab | 533 | 0.5% |
Armenian | 27 | 0.0% |
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 20 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 294 | 0.3% |
Belgian | 276 | 0.3% |
Belizean | 3 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 120 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 100 | 0.1% |
Bolivian | 40 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 36 | 0.0% |
British | 580 | 0.5% |
Burmese | 87 | 0.1% |
Cambodian | 9 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 54 | 0.1% |
Cape Verdean | 2 | 0.0% |
Central American | 500 | 0.4% |
Central American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 354 | 0.3% |
Chippewa | 9 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 9 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 107 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 253 | 0.2% |
Cuban | 67 | 0.1% |
Czech | 866 | 0.8% |
Czechoslovakian | 125 | 0.1% |
Danish | 349 | 0.3% |
Dominican | 61 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 2,236 | 2.0% |
Eastern European | 280 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 64 | 0.1% |
English | 8,749 | 7.8% |
Estonian | 34 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 21 | 0.0% |
European | 1,495 | 1.3% |
Finnish | 51 | 0.1% |
French | 1,803 | 1.6% |
French American Indian | 5 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 286 | 0.3% |
German | 25,616 | 22.8% |
Greek | 677 | 0.6% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 39 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 79 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 71 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 636 | 0.6% |
Indian (Asian) | 102 | 0.1% |
Iranian | 3 | 0.0% |
Irish | 14,490 | 12.9% |
Italian | 2,860 | 2.5% |
Jamaican | 16 | 0.0% |
Jordanian | 4 | 0.0% |
Korean | 333 | 0.3% |
Latvian | 14 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 396 | 0.4% |
Lithuanian | 659 | 0.6% |
Luxembourger | 7 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 2 | 0.0% |
Menominee | 25 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 5,405 | 4.8% |
Mexican American Indian | 5 | 0.0% |
Mongolian | 12 | 0.0% |
Moroccan | 5 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 1 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 2 | 0.0% |
New Zealander | 31 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 23 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 63 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 86 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 842 | 0.7% |
Osage | 7 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 28 | 0.0% |
Palestinian | 13 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 155 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 132 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 10 | 0.0% |
Polish | 12,518 | 11.2% |
Portuguese | 10 | 0.0% |
Potawatomi | 4 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 1,122 | 1.0% |
Romanian | 42 | 0.0% |
Russian | 585 | 0.5% |
Salvadoran | 172 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 28 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 334 | 0.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 660 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 1,372 | 1.2% |
Seminole | 2 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 223 | 0.2% |
Sioux | 4 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 24 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 677 | 0.6% |
Slovene | 148 | 0.1% |
South African | 9 | 0.0% |
South American | 221 | 0.2% |
South American Indian | 10 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 336 | 0.3% |
Spanish | 108 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 94 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 193 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 1,988 | 1.8% |
Swiss | 320 | 0.3% |
Thai | 83 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 207 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 425 | 0.4% |
West Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 2 | 0.0% | View All 109 Rows |
Immigrants in LaPorte County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in LaPorte County came from Latin America (1,788 | 1.6%), Central America (1,645 | 1.5%), Mexico (1,402 | 1.3%), Europe (816 | 0.7%), and Asia (783 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.7% of all LaPorte County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 90 | 0.1% |
Asia | 783 | 0.7% |
Australia | 7 | 0.0% |
Austria | 7 | 0.0% |
Bolivia | 16 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 4 | 0.0% |
Canada | 27 | 0.0% |
Caribbean | 34 | 0.0% |
Central America | 1,645 | 1.5% |
China | 51 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 16 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 34 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 21 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 168 | 0.2% |
Eastern Europe | 413 | 0.4% |
Ecuador | 41 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 99 | 0.1% |
England | 38 | 0.0% |
Ethiopia | 21 | 0.0% |
Europe | 816 | 0.7% |
France | 13 | 0.0% |
Germany | 209 | 0.2% |
Greece | 16 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 59 | 0.1% |
Honduras | 7 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 31 | 0.0% |
India | 71 | 0.1% |
Ireland | 19 | 0.0% |
Israel | 24 | 0.0% |
Italy | 10 | 0.0% |
Japan | 5 | 0.0% |
Korea | 112 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 1,788 | 1.6% |
Lebanon | 65 | 0.1% |
Lithuania | 15 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 12 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 1,402 | 1.3% |
Middle Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 21 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 23 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 34 | 0.0% |
North Macedonia | 10 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 20 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 98 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 7 | 0.0% |
Panama | 55 | 0.1% |
Peru | 10 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 331 | 0.3% |
Poland | 238 | 0.2% |
Romania | 5 | 0.0% |
Russia | 30 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 23 | 0.0% |
Singapore | 4 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 9 | 0.0% |
South America | 109 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 71 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 435 | 0.4% |
Southern Europe | 55 | 0.1% |
Spain | 29 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 21 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 28 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 67 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 34 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 97 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 250 | 0.2% |
Yemen | 8 | 0.0% | View All 66 Rows |
Sex and Age in LaPorte County
Sex and Age in LaPorte County
The most populous age groups in LaPorte County are 60 to 64 Years (4,373 | 7.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (4,128 | 7.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3,261 (5.6%) | 3,009 (5.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3,483 (6.0%) | 3,293 (6.1%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3,447 (5.9%) | 3,268 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,374 (5.8%) | 3,053 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 3,954 (6.8%) | 3,167 (5.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 4,265 (7.3%) | 3,166 (5.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4,091 (7.0%) | 3,094 (5.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 3,924 (6.7%) | 3,397 (6.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 3,773 (6.5%) | 2,842 (5.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 3,690 (6.3%) | 3,126 (5.8%) |
50 to 54 Years | 3,711 (6.4%) | 3,388 (6.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3,592 (6.2%) | 3,613 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 4,373 (7.5%) | 4,128 (7.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 3,303 (5.7%) | 3,450 (6.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 2,612 (4.5%) | 3,085 (5.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1,706 (2.9%) | 1,983 (3.7%) |
80 to 84 Years | 896 (1.5%) | 1,330 (2.5%) |
85 Years and over | 748 (1.3%) | 1,620 (3.0%) |
Total | 58,203 (100.0%) | 54,012 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in LaPorte County
Median Family Size in LaPorte County
The median family size in LaPorte County is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,461 | 19.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,825 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 19,591 (70.3%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 2,825 (10.1%) | 2.60 |
Single Female/Mother | 5,461 (19.6%) | 3.21 |
Total Families | 27,877 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Median Household Size in LaPorte County
The median household size in LaPorte County is 2.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,461 | 12.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (15,358 | 35.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 19,591 (45.3%) | 3.00 |
Single Male/Father | 2,825 (6.5%) | 3.07 |
Single Female/Mother | 5,461 (12.6%) | 3.43 |
Non-family | 15,358 (35.5%) | 1.24 |
Total Households | 43,235 (100.0%) | 2.43 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in LaPorte County
Out of a total of 43,235 households in LaPorte County, 27,877 (64.5%) are family households, while 15,358 (35.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,293, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,255.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 12,255 (28.3%) |
2-Person Households | 13,293 (30.7%) | 2,717 (6.3%) |
3-Person Households | 5,621 (13.0%) | 298 (0.7%) |
4-Person Households | 5,113 (11.8%) | 45 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 2,238 (5.2%) | 18 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 1,227 (2.8%) | 25 (0.1%) |
7+ Person Households | 385 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 27,877 (64.5%) | 15,358 (35.5%) |
Female Fertility in LaPorte County
Fertility by Age in LaPorte County
Average fertility rate in LaPorte County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 114.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.2% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 38 (2.7%) | 12.0 |
20 to 34 years | 1,071 (77.2%) | 114.0 |
35 to 50 years | 278 (20.0%) | 27.0 |
Total | 1,387 (100.0%) | 61.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in LaPorte County
51.9% of women with births (1,387) in LaPorte County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.5% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 535 (49.9%) | 536 (50.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 185 (66.5%) | 93 (33.5%) |
Total | 720 (51.9%) | 667 (48.1%) |
Fertility by Education in LaPorte County
Average fertility rate in LaPorte County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 127.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.2% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 129 (9.3%) | 33.0 |
High School Diploma | 276 (19.9%) | 45.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 474 (34.2%) | 61.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 459 (33.1%) | 127.0 |
Graduate Degree | 49 (3.5%) | 41.0 |
Total | 1,387 (100.0%) | 61.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in LaPorte County
48.1% of women with births in LaPorte County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 73.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 79 (61.2%) | 50 (38.8%) |
High School Diploma | 135 (48.9%) | 141 (51.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 125 (26.4%) | 349 (73.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 332 (72.3%) | 127 (27.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 720 (51.9%) | 667 (48.1%) |
Income in LaPorte County
Income Overview in LaPorte County
Per Capita Income in LaPorte County is $33,048, while median incomes of families and households are $81,110 and $66,854 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 112,215 | $33,048 |
Median Family Income | 27,877 | $81,110 |
Mean Family Income | 27,877 | $98,125 |
Median Household Income | 43,235 | $66,854 |
Mean Household Income | 43,235 | $84,640 |
Income Deficit | 27,877 | $11,325 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 112,215 | 32.96% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 112,215 | 67.04¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 112,215 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in LaPorte County
Average Earnings in LaPorte County are $38,244, $46,747 for men and $31,338 for women, a difference of 33.0%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 29,429 (53.1%) | $46,747 |
Female | 26,029 (46.9%) | $31,338 |
Total | 55,458 (100.0%) | $38,244 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in LaPorte County
The most common earnings brackets in LaPorte County are $100,000+ for men (4,716 | 16.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (2,034 | 7.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,387 (4.7%) | 1,828 (7.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 676 (2.3%) | 1,074 (4.1%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 759 (2.6%) | 1,031 (4.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 568 (1.9%) | 998 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 1,148 (3.9%) | 1,266 (4.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 487 (1.7%) | 1,090 (4.2%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 618 (2.1%) | 884 (3.4%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 508 (1.7%) | 643 (2.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 715 (2.4%) | 980 (3.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 869 (2.9%) | 1,054 (4.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,489 (5.1%) | 1,795 (6.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 1,818 (6.2%) | 2,034 (7.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 1,401 (4.8%) | 1,502 (5.8%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,649 (5.6%) | 1,729 (6.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,550 (5.3%) | 2,000 (7.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 1,241 (4.2%) | 1,115 (4.3%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 2,291 (7.8%) | 1,515 (5.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 1,686 (5.7%) | 883 (3.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,853 (13.1%) | 1,303 (5.0%) |
$100,000+ | 4,716 (16.0%) | 1,305 (5.0%) |
Total | 29,429 (100.0%) | 26,029 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in LaPorte County
Average earnings in LaPorte County are $52,941 for men and $35,048 for women, a difference of 33.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,857, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,526. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,159, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,783.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $31,526 | $19,783 |
High School Diploma | $43,750 | $28,504 |
College or Associate's Degree | $62,459 | $33,652 |
Bachelor's Degree | $77,857 | $47,409 |
Graduate Degree | $74,081 | $64,159 |
Total | $52,941 | $35,048 |
Family Income in LaPorte County
Family Income Brackets in LaPorte County
According to the LaPorte County family income data, there are 5,854 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 641 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 920 | 3.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 641 | 2.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,450 | 5.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,756 | 6.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,955 | 10.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,767 | 17.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,767 | 17.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5,854 | 21.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,011 | 10.8% |
$200,000+ | 1,728 | 6.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in LaPorte County
6-person families (1,032 | 3.7%) account for the highest median family income in LaPorte County with $95,958 per family, while 2-person families (14,505 | 52.0%) have the highest median income of $38,510 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 14,505 (52.0%) | $77,020 |
3-Person Families | 5,383 (19.3%) | $79,799 |
4-Person Families | 4,608 (16.5%) | $90,940 |
5-Person Families | 2,059 (7.4%) | $84,937 |
6-Person Families | 1,032 (3.7%) | $95,958 |
7+ Person Families | 290 (1.0%) | $77,500 |
Total | 27,877 (100.0%) | $81,110 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in LaPorte County
The median family income in LaPorte County is $81,110, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,992) having the highest median family income of $136,500, while families with no earners (4,584) have the lowest median family income of $53,577, accounting for 10.7% and 16.4% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 4,584 (16.4%) | $53,577 |
1 Earner | 9,532 (34.2%) | $55,953 |
2 Earners | 10,769 (38.6%) | $104,432 |
3+ Earners | 2,992 (10.7%) | $136,500 |
Total | 27,877 (100.0%) | $81,110 |
Household Income in LaPorte County
Household Income Brackets in LaPorte County
With 7,653 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in LaPorte County, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1,600 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,729 | 4.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,600 | 3.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3,934 | 9.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,545 | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5,448 | 12.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7,653 | 17.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 6,658 | 15.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,874 | 15.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,545 | 8.2% |
$200,000+ | 2,205 | 5.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in LaPorte County
The median household income in LaPorte County is $66,854, with the highest median household income of $81,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,797 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,849, with 1,712 households (4.0%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 1,712 (4.0%) | $43,849 |
25 to 44 Years | 12,414 (28.7%) | $72,847 |
45 to 64 Years | 15,797 (36.5%) | $81,250 |
65+ Years | 13,312 (30.8%) | $50,761 |
Total | 43,235 (100.0%) | $66,854 |
Poverty in LaPorte County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in LaPorte County
With 13.0% poverty level for males and 16.4% for females among the residents of LaPorte County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 383 males (30.8%) and 199 females (35.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 808 (25.3%) | 543 (18.2%) |
5 Years | 136 (18.7%) | 199 (35.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,159 (27.6%) | 991 (25.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 462 (24.7%) | 510 (24.5%) |
15 Years | 231 (29.3%) | 196 (23.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 383 (30.8%) | 281 (22.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 894 (18.8%) | 954 (23.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 612 (9.3%) | 1,178 (18.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 436 (7.6%) | 1,186 (19.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 537 (8.6%) | 775 (11.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 600 (8.2%) | 860 (11.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 230 (4.1%) | 562 (8.7%) |
75 Years and over | 226 (6.9%) | 536 (11.5%) |
Total | 6,714 (13.0%) | 8,771 (16.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in LaPorte County
According to the poverty statistics in LaPorte County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.0% of males and 91.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,381 (74.7%) | 2,445 (81.8%) |
5 Years | 592 (81.3%) | 359 (64.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3,038 (72.4%) | 2,878 (74.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,411 (75.3%) | 1,575 (75.5%) |
15 Years | 556 (70.7%) | 627 (76.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 861 (69.2%) | 954 (77.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3,855 (81.2%) | 3,195 (77.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 5,963 (90.7%) | 5,082 (81.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 5,334 (92.4%) | 5,021 (80.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,669 (91.3%) | 5,731 (88.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 6,747 (91.8%) | 6,854 (88.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5,449 (96.0%) | 5,928 (91.3%) |
75 Years and over | 3,054 (93.1%) | 4,133 (88.5%) |
Total | 44,910 (87.0%) | 44,782 (83.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in LaPorte County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in LaPorte County show that 3.8% or 755 of the total 19,591 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.0%, comprising of 24 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 278 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 12,666 (97.9%) | 278 (2.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 4,661 (93.0%) | 349 (7.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1,458 (93.3%) | 104 (6.7%) |
5 or more Children | 51 (68.0%) | 24 (32.0%) |
Total | 18,836 (96.2%) | 755 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in LaPorte County
According to the poverty data in LaPorte County, 15.0% or 425 single-father households and 32.0% or 1,747 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (41.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 132 households (87.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 48 (5.1%) | 135 (7.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 298 (18.0%) | 950 (35.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 69 (41.1%) | 530 (68.1%) |
5 or more Children | 10 (17.5%) | 132 (87.4%) |
Total | 425 (15.0%) | 1,747 (32.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in LaPorte County
The poverty data for LaPorte County shows that 755 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 2,172 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 24 households (32.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 142 household (68.3%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 278 (2.1%) | 183 (6.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 349 (7.0%) | 1,248 (28.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 104 (6.7%) | 599 (63.3%) |
5 or more Children | 24 (32.0%) | 142 (68.3%) |
Total | 755 (3.8%) | 2,172 (26.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in LaPorte County
Employment by Class of Employer in LaPorte County
Among the 48,913 employed individuals in LaPorte County, private company employees (36,044 | 73.7%), local government employees (3,666 | 7.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,236 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 36,044 | 73.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,442 | 2.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,392 | 4.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 3,236 | 6.6% |
Local Government Employees | 3,666 | 7.5% |
State Government Employees | 1,344 | 2.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 722 | 1.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 67 | 0.1% |
Total | 48,913 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in LaPorte County
According to the labor force statistics for LaPorte County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (90,824), 57.8% or 52,496 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 2,625 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 77.2% or 5,497 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2,394 (49.9%) | 290 (12.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 5,497 (77.2%) | 550 (10.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 5,692 (76.6%) | 347 (6.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4,994 (69.5%) | 190 (3.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,145 (72.8%) | 457 (4.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10,520 (75.6%) | 442 (4.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 5,267 (73.1%) | 126 (2.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 4,548 (53.5%) | 105 (2.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,013 (24.2%) | 30 (1.0%) |
75 Years and over | 456 (5.5%) | 60 (13.2%) |
Total | 52,496 (57.8%) | 2,625 (5.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in LaPorte County
According to labor force statistics for LaPorte County, 70.8% of individuals (41,186) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (58,173) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 1,689 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.2% or 10,333 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.0% or 174 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 2,178 (38.8%) | 449 (8.0%) |
High School Diploma | 14,042 (63.0%) | 914 (4.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 14,604 (80.5%) | 816 (4.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10,333 (85.2%) | 303 (2.5%) |
Total | 41,186 (70.8%) | 2,385 (4.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in LaPorte County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in LaPorte County are Community & Social Service (4,394 | 8.8%), Management (4,246 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,679 | 5.4%), Education Instruction & Library (2,447 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (1,909 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in LaPorte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (83.9%), Education Instruction & Library (83.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 2,709 (63.8%) | 1,537 (36.2%) |
Business & Financial | 938 (49.1%) | 971 (50.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,326 (77.5%) | 384 (22.5%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 288 (72.4%) | 110 (27.6%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 905 (85.1%) | 159 (14.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 133 (53.6%) | 115 (46.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,162 (26.5%) | 3,232 (73.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 166 (23.1%) | 554 (76.9%) |
Legal Services & Support | 174 (42.9%) | 232 (57.1%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 412 (16.8%) | 2,035 (83.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 410 (49.9%) | 411 (50.1%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 473 (17.7%) | 2,206 (82.3%) |
Health Technologists | 264 (16.1%) | 1,374 (83.9%) |
Total (Category) | 6,608 (44.2%) | 8,330 (55.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in LaPorte County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,867 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,755 | 5.5%), Healthcare Support (1,602 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,099 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (1,074 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in LaPorte County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (93.9%), Security & Protection (72.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (95.2%), Personal Care & Service (75.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 77 (4.8%) | 1,525 (95.2%) |
Security & Protection | 778 (72.4%) | 296 (27.6%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 370 (93.9%) | 24 (6.1%) |
Law Enforcement | 408 (60.0%) | 272 (40.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 1,212 (42.3%) | 1,655 (57.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,787 (64.9%) | 968 (35.1%) |
Personal Care & Service | 266 (24.2%) | 833 (75.8%) |
Total (Category) | 4,120 (43.8%) | 5,277 (56.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in LaPorte County are Office & Administration (5,605 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (4,440 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 1,762 (39.7%) | 2,678 (60.3%) |
Office & Administration | 1,383 (24.7%) | 4,222 (75.3%) |
Total (Category) | 3,145 (31.3%) | 6,900 (68.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in LaPorte County are Construction & Extraction (2,815 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,812 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (141 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 141 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 2,744 (97.5%) | 71 (2.5%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,810 (99.9%) | 2 (0.1%) |
Total (Category) | 4,695 (98.5%) | 73 (1.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in LaPorte County are Production (5,834 | 11.7%), Material Moving (2,602 | 5.2%), and Transportation (2,313 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 4,381 (75.1%) | 1,453 (24.9%) |
Transportation | 1,724 (74.5%) | 589 (25.5%) |
Material Moving | 1,897 (72.9%) | 705 (27.1%) |
Total (Category) | 8,002 (74.4%) | 2,747 (25.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in LaPorte County
Employment Industries in LaPorte County
The major employment industries in LaPorte County include Manufacturing (11,087 | 22.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,114 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (5,570 | 11.2%), Educational Services (3,741 | 7.5%), and Construction (3,680 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in LaPorte County
The LaPorte County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Utilities (85.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.8%), Educational Services (74.4%), and Finance & Insurance (72.6%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 408 (85.5%) | 69 (14.5%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
Construction | 3,348 (91.0%) | 332 (9.0%) |
Manufacturing | 8,601 (77.6%) | 2,486 (22.4%) |
Wholesale Trade | 686 (67.7%) | 327 (32.3%) |
Retail Trade | 2,267 (40.7%) | 3,303 (59.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 1,625 (71.5%) | 647 (28.5%) |
Utilities | 373 (85.8%) | 62 (14.2%) |
Information | 230 (52.1%) | 211 (47.8%) |
Finance & Insurance | 356 (27.4%) | 942 (72.6%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 243 (47.6%) | 267 (52.3%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,005 (45.0%) | 1,229 (55.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 1,397 (61.8%) | 862 (38.2%) |
Educational Services | 958 (25.6%) | 2,783 (74.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 807 (13.2%) | 5,307 (86.8%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 829 (53.2%) | 729 (46.8%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 1,522 (44.2%) | 1,921 (55.8%) |
Public Administration | 1,048 (49.7%) | 1,062 (50.3%) |
Total | 26,570 (53.2%) | 23,327 (46.8%) |
Education in LaPorte County
School Enrollment in LaPorte County
The most common levels of schooling among the 22,145 students in LaPorte County are middle school (5,417 | 24.5%), high school (5,279 | 23.8%), and elementary school (5,131 | 23.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,240 | 5.6% |
Kindergarten | 1,392 | 6.3% |
Elementary School | 5,131 | 23.2% |
Middle School | 5,417 | 24.5% |
High School | 5,279 | 23.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 3,121 | 14.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 565 | 2.5% |
Total | 22,145 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in LaPorte County
Out of a total of 22,145 students who are enrolled in schools in LaPorte County, 2,702 (12.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,443 (87.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 363 (61.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,241 (95.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 226 (38.4%) | 363 (61.6%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 5,580 (87.0%) | 836 (13.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,886 (91.2%) | 566 (8.8%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,633 (93.1%) | 270 (6.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,241 (95.2%) | 62 (4.8%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,311 (80.9%) | 310 (19.1%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 911 (85.2%) | 158 (14.8%) |
35 Years and over | 661 (83.5%) | 131 (16.5%) |
Total | 19,443 (87.8%) | 2,702 (12.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in LaPorte County
Business (3,522 | 19.7%), science & technology (2,677 | 15.0%), education (2,672 | 15.0%), liberal arts & history (1,264 | 7.1%), and arts & humanities (1,152 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 17,864 individuals in LaPorte County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 717 | 4.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,001 | 5.6% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 522 | 2.9% |
Psychology | 654 | 3.7% |
Social Sciences | 1,059 | 5.9% |
Engineering | 927 | 5.2% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 107 | 0.6% |
Science & Technology | 2,677 | 15.0% |
Business | 3,522 | 19.7% |
Education | 2,672 | 15.0% |
Literature & Languages | 492 | 2.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 1,264 | 7.1% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 588 | 3.3% |
Communications | 510 | 2.9% |
Arts & Humanities | 1,152 | 6.5% |
Total | 17,864 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in LaPorte County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in LaPorte County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in LaPorte County are males with 2 vehicles (11,062, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,550, making up 48.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 531 (2.0%) | 469 (2.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 4,126 (15.8%) | 4,656 (20.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 11,062 (42.3%) | 9,550 (42.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 5,869 (22.4%) | 4,420 (19.5%) |
4 Vehicles | 3,154 (12.0%) | 2,524 (11.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,423 (5.4%) | 1,064 (4.7%) |
Total | 26,165 (100.0%) | 22,683 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in LaPorte County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in LaPorte County are 10 to 14 minutes (8,800 commuters, 18.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,592 commuters, 14.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (6,156 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,267 | 2.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 6,156 | 13.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 8,800 | 18.9% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 6,592 | 14.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 5,622 | 12.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 3,377 | 7.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 4,430 | 9.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,546 | 3.3% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 1,446 | 3.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 3,783 | 8.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 2,168 | 4.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 1,273 | 2.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in LaPorte County
The most common commute times in LaPorte County are 10 to 14 minutes (4,605 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,195 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 535 (2.1%) | 732 (3.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,706 (10.9%) | 3,450 (16.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 4,605 (18.5%) | 4,195 (19.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 3,032 (12.2%) | 3,560 (16.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,269 (13.1%) | 2,353 (10.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,751 (7.0%) | 1,626 (7.5%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 2,662 (10.7%) | 1,768 (8.2%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1,064 (4.3%) | 482 (2.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 905 (3.6%) | 541 (2.5%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 2,216 (8.9%) | 1,567 (7.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 1,486 (6.0%) | 682 (3.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 680 (2.7%) | 593 (2.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in LaPorte County
The most frequent times of departure to work in LaPorte County are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (3,893, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,910, 13.5%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 3,893 (15.6%) | 1,343 (6.2%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,792 (7.2%) | 538 (2.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,735 (7.0%) | 1,065 (4.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,868 (11.5%) | 2,144 (10.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,707 (10.9%) | 2,439 (11.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,591 (10.4%) | 2,779 (12.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,542 (6.2%) | 2,910 (13.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,269 (5.1%) | 1,963 (9.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 629 (2.5%) | 1,233 (5.7%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 746 (3.0%) | 1,153 (5.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 383 (1.5%) | 672 (3.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 307 (1.2%) | 346 (1.6%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 2,279 (9.1%) | 1,741 (8.1%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,170 (8.7%) | 1,223 (5.7%) |
Total | 24,911 (100.0%) | 21,549 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in LaPorte County
Occupancy by Ownership in LaPorte County
Of the total 43,235 dwellings in LaPorte County, owner-occupied units account for 32,049 (74.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,186 (25.9%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 32,049 | 74.1% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 11,186 | 25.9% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 43,235 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in LaPorte County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 12,255 | 28.3% |
2-Person Household | 16,010 | 37.0% |
3-Person Household | 5,919 | 13.7% |
4+ Person Household | 9,051 | 20.9% |
Total Housing Units | 43,235 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in LaPorte County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 8,135 (66.4%) | 4,120 (33.6%) |
2-Person Household | 12,634 (78.9%) | 3,376 (21.1%) |
3-Person Household | 4,495 (75.9%) | 1,424 (24.1%) |
4+ Person Household | 6,785 (75.0%) | 2,266 (25.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 32,049 (74.1%) | 11,186 (25.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in LaPorte County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,890 (58.3%) | 1,354 (41.7%) |
High School Diploma | 10,523 (70.4%) | 4,421 (29.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 10,722 (73.9%) | 3,787 (26.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 8,914 (84.6%) | 1,624 (15.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in LaPorte County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 7,573 | 17.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 6,553 | 15.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 6,726 | 15.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 9,071 | 21.0% |
65 to 74 Years | 7,754 | 17.9% |
75 to 84 Years | 3,975 | 9.2% |
85 Years and Over | 1,583 | 3.7% |
Total | 43,235 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in LaPorte County
Median Income by Occupancy in LaPorte County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 32,049 (74.1%) | $79,748 |
Renter-Occupied | 11,186 (25.9%) | $37,447 |
Average | 43,235 (100.0%) | $66,854 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in LaPorte County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 537 (1.7%) | 530 (4.7%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 339 (1.1%) | 332 (3.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 527 (1.6%) | 1,093 (9.8%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 928 (2.9%) | 949 (8.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 1,122 (3.5%) | 931 (8.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,261 (7.0%) | 1,297 (11.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,788 (11.8%) | 1,676 (15.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,544 (17.3%) | 2,128 (19.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5,183 (16.2%) | 1,465 (13.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,338 (19.8%) | 544 (4.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 5,482 (17.1%) | 241 (2.1%) |
Total | 32,049 (100.0%) | 11,186 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in LaPorte County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,716 (5.3%) | 557 (5.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 5,545 (17.3%) | 301 (2.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 6,398 (20.0%) | 3,135 (28.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 4,285 (13.4%) | 3,070 (27.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 8,013 (25.0%) | 2,510 (22.4%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3,481 (10.9%) | 405 (3.6%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 1,639 (5.1%) | 61 (0.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 515 (1.6%) | 68 (0.6%) |
$3,000 or more | 457 (1.4%) | 12 (0.1%) |
Total | 32,049 (100.0%) | 11,186 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in LaPorte County
Housing Structures in LaPorte County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 34,106 | 78.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,217 | 2.8% |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,483 | 3.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,124 | 2.6% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,102 | 2.5% |
10 or more Apartments | 2,590 | 6.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,613 | 3.7% |
Total | 43,235 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in LaPorte County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 29,731 (87.2%) | 4,375 (12.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 552 (45.4%) | 665 (54.6%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 235 (15.9%) | 1,248 (84.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 106 (9.4%) | 1,018 (90.6%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 38 (3.5%) | 1,064 (96.6%) |
10 or more Apartments | 78 (3.0%) | 2,512 (97.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1,309 (81.1%) | 304 (18.9%) |
Total | 32,049 (74.1%) | 11,186 (25.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in LaPorte County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 30 (0.1%) | 180 (1.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 330 (1.0%) | 2,679 (23.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 9,740 (30.4%) | 5,869 (52.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 12,915 (40.3%) | 1,733 (15.5%) |
8 or more Rooms | 9,034 (28.2%) | 725 (6.5%) |
Total | 32,049 (100.0%) | 11,186 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in LaPorte County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 27,328 (85.3%) | 8,083 (72.3%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,206 (6.9%) | 255 (2.3%) |
Electricity | 1,740 (5.4%) | 2,608 (23.3%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 125 (0.4%) | 60 (0.5%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 625 (1.9%) | 60 (0.5%) |
No Fuel Used | 25 (0.1%) | 120 (1.1%) |
Total | 32,049 (100.0%) | 11,186 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in LaPorte County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 913 (2.9%) | 1,358 (12.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 7,852 (24.5%) | 5,788 (51.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 13,613 (42.5%) | 3,041 (27.2%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 9,671 (30.2%) | 999 (8.9%) |
Total | 32,049 (100.0%) | 11,186 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in LaPorte County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in LaPorte County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 12,197 | 19,852 |
Median Property Value | $163,400 | $167,200 |
Median Household Income | $59,682 | $4,062 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $471 | $405 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,370 | $292 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in LaPorte County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 1,297 (10.6%) | 699 (3.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 2,082 (17.1%) | 2,839 (14.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 6,561 (53.8%) | 13,437 (67.7%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 1,539 (12.6%) | 2,053 (10.3%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 350 (2.9%) | 498 (2.5%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 209 (1.7%) | 192 (1.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 159 (1.3%) | 134 (0.7%) |
Total | 12,197 (100.0%) | 19,852 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in LaPorte County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 494 (4.1%) | 552 (2.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,421 (11.7%) | 382 (1.9%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,344 (11.0%) | 1,156 (5.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,897 (15.5%) | 917 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,279 (18.7%) | 1,891 (9.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,814 (14.9%) | 3,265 (16.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,528 (12.5%) | 3,369 (17.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,420 (11.6%) | 4,810 (24.2%) |
Total | 12,197 (100.0%) | 19,852 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in LaPorte County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 4,608 (37.8%) | 92,124 (464.1%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 2,121 (17.4%) | 10,222 (51.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 1,527 (12.5%) | 4,469 (22.5%) |
4.0x or more | 3,819 (31.3%) | 1,687 (8.5%) |
Total | 12,197 (100.0%) | 19,852 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in LaPorte County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 2,749 (22.5%) | 84 (0.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 3,940 (32.3%) | 4,001 (20.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 5,128 (42.0%) | 6,957 (35.0%) |
Total | 12,197 (100.0%) | 19,852 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in LaPorte County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in LaPorte County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 7,318 (96.5%) | 267 (3.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 16,772 (95.3%) | 823 (4.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 8,150 (91.4%) | 768 (8.6%) |
26 to 34 Years | 9,923 (86.4%) | 1,560 (13.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,732 (89.6%) | 1,245 (10.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 11,700 (92.0%) | 1,012 (8.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 14,133 (93.8%) | 928 (6.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12,098 (99.4%) | 71 (0.6%) |
75 Years and older | 7,895 (99.3%) | 54 (0.7%) |
Total | 98,721 (93.6%) | 6,728 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in LaPorte County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 7,318 (96.5%) | 267 (3.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 16,772 (95.3%) | 823 (4.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 8,150 (91.4%) | 768 (8.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in LaPorte County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 12,798 (91.9%) | 1,127 (8.1%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 16,044 (89.2%) | 1,939 (10.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16,817 (92.9%) | 1,291 (7.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16,686 (93.0%) | 1,253 (7.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 36,148 (97.1%) | 1,076 (2.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in LaPorte County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 3,732 (49.2%) | 3,961 (52.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 7,376 (41.9%) | 10,135 (57.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,983 (22.2%) | 6,339 (71.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,731 (23.8%) | 7,596 (66.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,373 (19.8%) | 8,667 (72.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,212 (17.4%) | 10,030 (78.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,328 (22.1%) | 11,582 (76.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11,691 (96.1%) | 7,208 (59.2%) |
75 Years and over | 7,876 (99.1%) | 5,243 (66.0%) |
Total | 43,302 (41.1%) | 70,761 (67.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in LaPorte County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 766 (8.6%) | 423 (4.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 707 (6.2%) | 553 (5.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,893 (15.0%) | 3,529 (17.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,305 (23.0%) | 1,519 (23.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,392 (42.4%) | 2,030 (43.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in LaPorte County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 52 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 126 (1.1%) | 82 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 905 (4.7%) | 433 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 548 (9.7%) | 371 (5.7%) |
75 Years and over | 781 (23.8%) | 919 (19.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 27 (0.3%) | 110 (1.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 123 (1.1%) | 88 (0.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 251 (1.3%) | 553 (2.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 106 (1.9%) | 282 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 202 (6.2%) | 420 (9.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 676 (7.5%) | 299 (3.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 501 (4.4%) | 423 (4.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,110 (5.7%) | 1,148 (5.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 279 (4.9%) | 312 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 192 (5.9%) | 456 (9.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 20 (0.2%) | 45 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 230 (2.0%) | 67 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,346 (7.0%) | 2,092 (10.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 689 (12.1%) | 1,056 (16.3%) |
75 Years and over | 815 (24.8%) | 1,285 (27.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 30 (0.3%) | 108 (1.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 257 (2.3%) | 19 (0.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 547 (2.8%) | 624 (3.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 174 (3.1%) | 261 (4.0%) |
75 Years and over | 165 (5.0%) | 436 (9.3%) |
Technology Access in LaPorte County
Computing Device Access in LaPorte County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 32,483 | 75.1% |
Smartphone | 36,889 | 85.3% |
Tablet | 25,703 | 59.5% |
No Computing Device | 2,976 | 6.9% |
Total | 43,235 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in LaPorte County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 91 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 30,013 | 69.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 4,459 | 10.3% |
Satellite Internet | 3,634 | 8.4% |
No Internet | 5,622 | 13.0% |
Total | 43,235 | 100.0% |
LaPorte County Summary
Laporte County is located in the northwest corner of the state of Indiana, and is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area. It is bordered by Lake Michigan to the north, St. Joseph County to the east, Starke County to the south, and Porter County to the west. The county seat is the city of LaPorte, which is also the largest city in the county.
History
Laporte County was established in 1832, and was named after the French explorer, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The county was originally part of Porter County, but was split off in 1832. The first settlers in the area were mostly of French and British descent, and the county was largely agricultural.
In the late 19th century, the county experienced a period of rapid growth, as the railroads and other industries began to move into the area. This growth was further accelerated by the discovery of natural gas in the area in the late 19th century. This led to the development of several industries, including glass manufacturing, steel production, and the production of agricultural equipment.
Geography
Laporte County covers an area of 545 square miles, and is located in the northwest corner of Indiana. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Kankakee River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the area. The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the population living in the cities of LaPorte, Michigan City, and Westville.
Economy
The economy of Laporte County is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The county is home to several large manufacturing companies, including ArcelorMittal, LaPorte Foundry, and LaPorte Plastics. The county is also home to several agricultural operations, including dairy farms, grain farms, and vegetable farms.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, the LaPorte County Historical Museum, and the LaPorte County Fairgrounds.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Laporte County had a population of 111,467. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of LaPorte County?
Total Population of LaPorte County is 112,215.
What is the Total Male Population of LaPorte County?
Total Male Population of LaPorte County is 58,203.
What is the Total Female Population of LaPorte County?
Total Female Population of LaPorte County is 54,012.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in LaPorte County?
There are 107.76 Males per 100 Females in LaPorte County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in LaPorte County?
There are 92.80 Females per 100 Males in LaPorte County.
What is the Median Population Age in LaPorte County?
Median Population Age in LaPorte County is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in LaPorte County
Average Family Size in LaPorte County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in LaPorte County
Average Household Size in LaPorte County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in LaPorte County?
Per Capita income in LaPorte County is $33,048.
What is the Median Family Income in LaPorte County?
Median Family Income in LaPorte County is $81,110.
What is the Median Household income in LaPorte County?
Median Household Income in LaPorte County is $66,854.
What is Income or Wage Gap in LaPorte County?
Income or Wage Gap in LaPorte County is 33.0%.
Women in LaPorte County earn 67.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in LaPorte County?
Family Income Deficit in LaPorte County is $11,325.
Families that are below poverty line in LaPorte County earn $11,325 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in LaPorte County?
Inequality or Gini Index in LaPorte County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in LaPorte County?
There are 52,496 People in the Labor Forcein in LaPorte County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in LaPorte County?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in LaPorte County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in LaPorte County?
Unemployment Rate in LaPorte County is 5.0%.