La Porte, Texas
La Porte: City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
About
La Porte is a city located in the county of Harris in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,800 and a population density of 1,054 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,775 inhabitants.
The city was created 192 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about La Porte
| Population : | 35,775 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Harris County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 32.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 814 feet / 248 meters |
| Capital city : | La Porte is capital of LaPorte County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:51:01 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 77571 |
| Density : | 1,116 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
La Porte is located at 29°39'57"N 95°1'10"W (29.6657800, -95.0193700).
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- Official Website
Official website of La Porte
Demographics
The population of La Porte increased by 5.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 33,800 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,183 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,550 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 34,825 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,186 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,339 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,397 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,373 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,220 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,976 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,775 | 2.23% | estimation process |
Other Places in La Porte
1 La Porte City Hall
604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 ➦ Show Map
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2 Visit La Porte
604 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 ➦ Show Map
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3 Shoreacres City Hall
601 Shoreacres Blvd, La Porte, TX 77571 ➦ Show Map
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4 Morgan's Point City Hall
E Main St, La Porte, TX 77571 ➦ Show Map
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People born in La Porte (33)
People born in La Porte, including politician Chuck Baldwin, politician A. Piatt Andrew, actress and model Ashley Hinshaw, .
List
- Scott Skiles (American basketball coach and former player) he was born in 05/03/1964
- Daniel Edwards (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1965
- Harold W. Handley (American politician (1909-1972)) he was born in 27/11/1909
- Rose Clark (American photographer (1852-1942)) she was born in 01/01/1852
- Brian Ebersole (American martial artist) he was born in 27/11/1980
- William Scholl (American foot doctor and businessman) he was born in 22/06/1882
- Ron Reed (American baseball player) he was born in 02/11/1942
- William Goering (American fencer) he was born in 16/07/1932
- Anthony Meindl (American actor) he was born in 14/01/1968
- Tom Nowatzke (American football player) he was born in 30/09/1942
- Don Hanski (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 27/02/1916
- Doug Schreiber (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 25/08/1963
- Douglas J. Moo (biblical scholar) he was born in 15/03/1950
- Douglass Parker (American academic) he was born in 27/05/1927
- Edgar Garbisch (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Emerson Spartz (American businessman) he was born in 17/02/1987
- Hazel Harrison (American musician) she was born in 12/05/1883
- Jerry Jasinowski (American businessman) he was born in 04/01/1939
Schools in La Porte
College & universities near La Porte, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226204 | Lee College | Baytown (TX) | 77520 |
| 227979 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena (TX) | 77505 |
| 225414 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | Houston (TX) | 77058-1002 |
| 228866 | Texas Chiropractic College Foundation Inc | Pasadena (TX) | 77505-1699 |
| 451857 | Remington College-Houston Southeast Campus | Webster (TX) | 77598 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near La Porte, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near La Porte
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Por Post Office | La Porte (TX) | 77571 |
Other cities in Harris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harris County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Pasadena | 149,440 | The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Baytown | 77,288 | The most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Atascocita | 65,844 | Census designated place |
| Spring | 54,298 | Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Channelview | 38,289 | Census designated place |
| Deer Park | 32,913 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Katy | 23,889 | City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area |
| Cloverleaf | 22,942 | Census designated place |
| Bellaire | 18,906 | Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States |
| Brownwood | 18,208 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| South Houston | 17,446 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Aldine | 15,869 | Census designated place |
| Humble | 15,539 | City in Texas |
| West University Place | 15,496 | City in Harris County, Texas, U. |
| Seabrook | 13,879 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
La Porte distances to largest Texas cities
