LaPorte County PUMA, IN

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2023 Population

112,141

0.0659% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

0.741% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14%

4.83% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$70,452

5.38% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$180,700

8.72% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,631

2.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, LaPorte County PUMA, IN had a population of 112k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $70,452. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of LaPorte County PUMA, IN declined from 112,215 to 112,141, a −0.0659% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,854 to $70,452, a 5.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), White (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.32%).

5.32% of the households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Purdue University-North Central Campus (567 degrees awarded in 2016).

In 2023, the median property value in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was $180,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in LaPorte County PUMA, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was 2 cars per household.

LaPorte County PUMA, IN borders Porter County PUMA, IN, St. Joseph County (Outside South Bend City)--Mishawaka City PUMA, IN, Jasper, Starke, Fulton, Newton & Pulaski Counties PUMA, IN, and Berrien County PUMA, MI.

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Population & Diversity

LaPorte County PUMA, IN is home to a population of 112k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.23% of LaPorte County PUMA, IN residents were born outside of the country (3.63k people).

In 2023, there were 7.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.1k people) in LaPorte County PUMA, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.07k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are Spanish (3,430 households), Polish (387 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (299 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,840

Women

48%

58,229

Men

52%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 112,069 inhabitants, with 52% men, and 48% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of LaPorte County PUMA, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in LaPorte County PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in LaPorte County PUMA, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.1k ± 334
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.5k ± 649
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.07k ± 729

7.37%

Hispanic Population

8.26k people

7.37% of the people in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are hispanic (8.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in LaPorte County PUMA, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,351 ± 897 people
Philippines
260 ± 395 people
Germany
212 ± 357 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of LaPorte County PUMA, IN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,351 LaPorte County PUMA, IN residents, followed by Philippines with 260 and Germany with 212.

Foreign-Born Population

3.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.63k people

3.13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.51k people

As of 2023, 3.23% of LaPorte County PUMA, IN residents (3.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was 3.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in LaPorte County PUMA, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,430 households (3.24%)
Polish
387 households (0.365%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
299 households (0.282%)

5.32% of the households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was Spanish. 3.24% of the households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,149 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
1,043 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
969 ± 229

LaPorte County PUMA, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of LaPorte County PUMA, IN employs 47.6k people. The largest industries in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are Construction (3,299 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,123 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,689 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($211,924), Nondepository credit & related activities ($155,731), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($144,933).

Males in LaPorte County PUMA, IN have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,955. The income inequality in LaPorte County PUMA, IN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,789

Women

47.6%

24,034

Men

52.4%

The workforce of LaPorte County PUMA, IN in 2020 was 45,823 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in LaPorte County PUMA, IN.

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Occupations

47.6k

2022 Value

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in LaPorte County PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 46.5k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in LaPorte County PUMA, IN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,394 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,311 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,225 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of LaPorte County PUMA, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.6k

2022 Value

2.44%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in LaPorte County PUMA, IN grew at a rate of 2.44%, from 46.5k employees to 47.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in LaPorte County PUMA, IN, are Construction (3,299 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,123 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,689 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of LaPorte County PUMA, IN, though some of these residents may live in LaPorte County PUMA, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,599

Median earning men ± $2,399

$36,050

Median earning women ± $1,109

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($100,721), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,938), and Information ($67,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($50,350), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,318), and Public Administration ($46,567).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for LaPorte County PUMA, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2016, universities in LaPorte County PUMA, IN awarded 567 degrees. The student population of LaPorte County PUMA, IN in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 2,360 male students and 3,732 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in LaPorte County PUMA, IN are White (476 and 85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 6.25%), Black or African American (28 and 5%), and Two or More Races (12 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in LaPorte County PUMA, IN by number of degrees awarded are Purdue University-North Central Campus (567 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2016 in LaPorte County PUMA, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 49.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2016 was 6,092 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2016 there were 6,092 students enrolled in LaPorte County PUMA, IN, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,654 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Purdue University-North Central Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

567 degrees awarded

In 2016, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Purdue University-North Central Campus with 567 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2016, 239 men were awarded degrees from institutions in LaPorte County PUMA, IN, which is 0.729 times less than the 328 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2016 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 476 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.299% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.379% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of LaPorte County PUMA, IN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.7k), Some college (18.9k), and Secondary Education (12.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was $180,700 in 2023, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $166,200 to $180,700, a 8.72% increase. The homeownership rate in LaPorte County PUMA, IN is 74.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in LaPorte County PUMA, IN have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in LaPorte County PUMA, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in LaPorte County PUMA, IN is $70,452. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was Hamilton County (East)--Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN with a value of $120,870, followed by Hamilton County (Central)--Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $120,526 and $106,810.

Housing

Property

$180,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,983

$32,570

Median Property Taxes

±$1,283

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In LaPorte County PUMA, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in LaPorte County PUMA, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.6% of the housing units in LaPorte County PUMA, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in LaPorte County PUMA, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was Hamilton County (East)--Noblesville City & Fishers Town (East) PUMA, IN with a value of $120,870, followed by Hamilton County (Central)--Carmel City & Fishers Town (West) PUMA, IN and Boone & Hamilton (Northwest) Counties PUMA, IN, with respective values of $120,526 and $106,810.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in LaPorte County PUMA, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,452

Median Household Income

± $2,189

43.7k

Number of Households

± 1,610

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.7k households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN grew to $70,452 from the previous year's value of $66,854.

The following chart displays the households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in LaPorte County PUMA, IN

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in LaPorte County PUMA, IN

In 2022, the income inequality in LaPorte County PUMA, IN was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.43% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for LaPorte County PUMA, IN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in LaPorte County PUMA, IN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in LaPorte County PUMA, IN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.6%)
Carpooled (7.12%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2023, 83.6% of workers in LaPorte County PUMA, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.12%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in LaPorte County PUMA, IN have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in LaPorte County PUMA, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in LaPorte County PUMA, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in LaPorte County PUMA, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in LaPorte County PUMA, IN (14.7k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in LaPorte County PUMA, IN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of LaPorte County PUMA, IN has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.933% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1500 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.334% increase from the previous year (1495 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1701 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 529 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

1,500 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Indiana

Primary care physicians in Indiana see an average of 1,500 patients per year. This represents a 0.334% increase from the previous year (1,495 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Indiana in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.933%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in LaPorte County PUMA, IN grew by 0.409% from 6.38% to 6.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in LaPorte County PUMA, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.