La Porte
City in Harris County, Texas
La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas, with 35,124 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morgan's Point, 3.0 miles E.
- 35,124residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 18.6 sq miland area · 48.2 km²
- 1,888 / sq mipopulation density
- 77571main ZIP code (2 in total)
About La Porte
La Porte ( lə PORT) is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Bay Area of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 35,124. La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County.
When La Porte celebrated its centennial in 1992, it was the home of Barbours Cut Terminal, operated by the Port of Houston Authority since 1977. Fifteen years later, the Port of Houston's newest addition, Bayport Terminal, was established just south of La Porte. The area around La Porte has served an increasingly important role in international trade since the 1970s.
The area around modern La Porte gained fame early in Texas history as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument, in the unincorporated area of La Porte, commemorates the battle. During the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of the nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion, the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. During World War II and afterward, La Porte's economy rapidly shifted toward petroleum/petrochemicals and shipping, which developed as the dominant industries in the Pasadena-Baytown area.
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Living in La Porte
- Median household income
- $80,753
- Median home value
- $234,600
- Median rent
- $1,378/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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La Porte had 35,124 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,124 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,888 per sq mi (729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Porte at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,124 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.60 sq mi (48.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6674° N, 95.0491° W |
| ZIP codes | 77571, 77507 |
| Official website | ci.la-porte.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4841440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Porte
- Morgan's Point3.0 mi E
- Shoreacres3.7 mi SE
- Deer Park4.4 mi W
- Seabrook6.1 mi SE
- Pasadena6.2 mi W
- Taylor Lake Village6.5 mi S
- El Lago6.6 mi S
- Clear Lake Shores8.6 mi S
- Baytown8.6 mi NE
- Nassau Bay8.8 mi S
- Channelview9.5 mi NW
- Kemah9.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about La Porte
What county is La Porte in?
La Porte is in Harris County, Texas.
What is the population of La Porte, TX?
35,124 people lived in La Porte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Porte, TX?
The main ZIP code is 77571. Other ZIP codes: 77507.
What is the elevation of La Porte?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Porte?
Morgan's Point (3.0 mi), Shoreacres (3.7 mi), Deer Park (4.4 mi), Seabrook (6.1 mi), Pasadena (6.2 mi).
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