Demographics & People — Port Lavaca, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,410 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,200 |
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| Median Age | 35.5 |
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| Total Households | 4,658 |
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| Family Households | 3,061 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,344 |
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| Black or African American | 379 |
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| Asian | 1,044 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7,338 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,158 |
| Other groups | 6,856 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,137 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,928 |
| German | 891 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 804 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 450 |
| Irish | 430 |
| American | 390 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 329 |
Language
| English Only | 5,954 |
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| Spanish | 3,655 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,620 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 659 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,421 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Port Lavaca, Texas.
