Demographics & People — La Porte, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 36,077 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~38,300 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 13,164 |
| Family Households | 9,285 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,978 |
| Black or African American | 2,732 |
| Asian | 519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,418 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 16,717 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,297 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 12,411 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,453 |
| German | 3,478 |
| English | 2,844 |
| Irish | 2,698 |
| American | 2,479 |
| European | 908 |
| French (except Basque) | 897 |
Language
| English Only | 25,866 |
| Spanish | 7,009 |
| Population 5+ | 33,591 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,985 |
| Population 18+ | 26,604 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Porte, Texas.