Port Lavaca
City in Calhoun County, Texas
Port Lavaca is a city in Calhoun County, Texas, with 11,557 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alamo Beach, 5.0 miles SE.
- 11,557residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.3 km²
- 1,139 / sq mipopulation density
- 77979ZIP code
About Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca ( lə-VAH-kə) is a city in Calhoun County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 12,248 at the 2010 census and 11,557 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Calhoun County and part of the Port Lavaca, Texas micropolitan statistical area. Port Lavaca is 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Houston.
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Living in Port Lavaca
- Median household income
- $70,123
- Median home value
- $128,200
- Median rent
- $849/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Port Lavaca had 11,557 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,557 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,139 per sq mi (440 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Lavaca at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Calhoun County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,557 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.15 sq mi (26.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.6180° N, 96.6283° W |
| ZIP code | 77979 |
| Official website | portlavaca.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4858916 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Lavaca
- Alamo Beach5.0 mi SE
- Point Comfort5.6 mi NE
- Magnolia Beach6.2 mi SE
- Placedo13.0 mi NW
- Vanderbilt14.1 mi N
- Seadrift15.1 mi S
- Lolita15.8 mi N
- Bloomington16.8 mi W
- Port O'Connor17.3 mi SE
- La Ward18.6 mi NE
- Tivoli19.3 mi SW
- Inez20.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Lavaca
What county is Port Lavaca in?
Port Lavaca is in Calhoun County, Texas.
What is the population of Port Lavaca, TX?
11,557 people lived in Port Lavaca at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Lavaca, TX?
The ZIP code of Port Lavaca is 77979.
What is the elevation of Port Lavaca?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Lavaca?
Alamo Beach (5.0 mi), Point Comfort (5.6 mi), Magnolia Beach (6.2 mi), Placedo (13.0 mi), Vanderbilt (14.1 mi).
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