LaPorte County, Indiana: commercial real estate data.
LaPorte County, Indiana had an estimated 111,348 residents on July 1, 2024, down 1.0 percent since the 2020 census base of 112,420, across 598 square miles. County output reached $5.78 bn in 2024, 2,297 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 128 7(a) approvals worth $63.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
LaPorte County
How many people live in LaPorte County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024111,917
- Households43,633
- Average household size2.56
- Median household income$71,055
- Median age41.1
- Median gross rent$976 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$195,500
- Home value to household income2.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over79,325
- Population under 1823,756
- Share under 1821.2 percent
- Population 65 and over21,761
- Share 65 and over19.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6466,400
- Civilian labor force51,008
- Unemployment rate4.8 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over57.9 percent
- Rank by population among Indiana counties16th of 92
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included564th of 3,222
LaPorte County is the 16th largest of 92 Indiana counties by population. A median home costs 2.8 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 21.2 percent against 19.4 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is LaPorte County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024111,348
- Census 2020 base population112,420
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.95 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-238
- Births, 20241,088
- Deaths, 20241,308
- Natural change, 2024-220
- Net domestic migration, 2024-107
- Net international migration, 202488
- Total net migration, 2024-19
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-145
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2172nd of 3,144
The county has lost 0.95 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to LaPorte County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,443
- People arriving, from those returns4,113
- Tax returns filed by households leaving2,509
- Net household movement-66
- Adjusted gross income arriving$173.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$37.3 m
- Average income of an arriving household$70,930
- Average income of a leaving household$54,210
- Largest single originPorter County (527 households)
- Largest single destinationPorter County (422 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter County | 527 | 920 | $30.9 m |
| Lake County | 248 | 452 | $11.1 m |
| Cook County | 231 | 387 | $49.0 m |
| St. Joseph County | 214 | 384 | $9.8 m |
| Berrien County | 96 | 168 | $4.8 m |
| Starke County | 64 | 124 | $3.1 m |
| Marion County | 52 | 74 | $2.0 m |
| Marshall County | 28 | 59 | $1.3 m |
Households arriving report $16,720 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Porter County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the LaPorte County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$5.78 bn
- County GDP, 2023$5.71 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20241.1 percent
- GDP change over five years38.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Indiana areas BEA publishes19th of 92
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes660th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$51,641
Output grew 1.1 percent in the latest year and 38.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in LaPorte County
- Covered employment, annual average40,632
- Establishments reporting2,494
- Average annual pay$52,978
- Average weekly wage$1,019
- Manufacturing, employment8,461
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$66,086
- Health care and social assistance, employment5,448
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$60,313
- Retail trade, employment4,902
- Retail trade, average annual pay$32,797
- Accommodation and food services, employment4,045
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$21,863
- Construction, employment2,197
- Wholesale trade, employment1,663
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8,461 | 162 | $66,086 |
| Health care and social assistance | 5,448 | 210 | $60,313 |
| Retail trade | 4,902 | 368 | $32,797 |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,045 | 250 | $21,863 |
| Construction | 2,197 | 236 | $72,993 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,663 | 154 | $57,577 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 1,592 | 152 | $43,049 |
| Other services, except public administration | 1,276 | 199 | $40,346 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 8,461 jobs, 20.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in LaPorte County?
- Establishments, all industries2,297
- Employment at those establishments34,909
- Annual payroll$1.78 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents20.5
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in LaPorte County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024296
- Declared construction value permitted$91.1 m
- Single family units authorized221
- Multifamily units authorized75
- Multifamily share of units25.3 percent
- Average declared value per unit$307,881
- Units authorized per 1,000 households6.8
Single-family homes are 74.7 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in LaPorte County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded128
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$63.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$496,959
- Median 7(a) approval$175,950
- 10th percentile approval$34,500
- 90th percentile approval$1,242,500
- Largest single approval$4,220,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)1,381
- Jobs per approval10.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active33
- Distinct industries receiving approvals63
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer21.1 percent
- Loans on real estate terms27
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter90
- Franchise loans19
- Franchise share of approvals14.8 percent
- Leading industry by approval countLimited-Service Restaurants (10)
- Most active lender1st Source Bank (39)
- 504 approvals recorded84
- 504 gross approval dollars$58.5 m
- Average 504 approval$696,952
- Median 504 approval$327,500
- Distinct CDCs active7
- 504 jobs per approval11.4
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved16.3
- Most active CDCRegional Development Company (50)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$122.2 m
The average approval of $496,959 sits well above the median of $175,950, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 21.1 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in LaPorte County
Do SBA loans in LaPorte County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded38
- Paid in full37
- Charged off1
- Charge-off rate on resolved loans2.6 percent
- Status: Paid in full37
- Status: Exempt from disclosure78
- Status: Cancelled9
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
- Status: Charged off1
Of the 38 loans that have reached a final outcome, 2.6 percent were charged off. This is computed only over resolved loans, because a loan still running has not yet succeeded or failed and counting it either way would be wrong.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in LaPorte County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending10
- Michigan City, approvals55
- La Porte, approvals46
- Westville, approvals10
- Hanna, approvals4
- Wanatah, approvals3
- Kingsford Heights, approvals3
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | 55 | $30,666,300 |
| La Porte | 46 | $29,052,300 |
| Westville | 10 | $1,012,800 |
| Hanna | 4 | $99,800 |
| Wanatah | 3 | $1,034,200 |
| Kingsford Heights | 3 | $379,300 |
| Rolling Prarie | 2 | $780,000 |
| Mill Creek | 2 | $196,600 |
| 2 other borrower cities | 3 | $389,500 |
Michigan City accounts for 55 approvals against 46 in La Porte. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
LaPorte County
How large is LaPorte County?
- Land area598 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Indiana counties2nd of 92
- Width, east to west23.1 mi
- Height, north to south36.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary4
- Residents per square mile of land187
- Establishments per square mile3.84
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in LaPorte County
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book10
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate60.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in LaPorte County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The EPA places LaPorte County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 60.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024111,917
- Households43,633
- Average household size2.56
- Median household income$71,055
- Median age41.1
Common questions
LaPorte County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in LaPorte County, Indiana?
The Census Bureau estimates 111,348 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 111,917, in 43,633 households, ranking 16th of 92 Indiana counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is LaPorte County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.95 percent since the 2020 census base of 112,420, to 111,348 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 1,088 births against 1,308 deaths, with net migration of -19. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in LaPorte County?
$71,055. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,500, which is 2.8 times income, and median gross rent is $976 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in LaPorte County?
2,297 establishments, employing 34,909 people with an annual payroll of $1.78 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in LaPorte County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 8,461 jobs, 20.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 40,632 jobs at an average annual pay of $52,978, or $1,019 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in LaPorte County?
128 7(a) approvals totaling $63.6 m since FY2020, across 33 lenders, with a median approval of $175,950, plus 84 504 approvals worth $58.5 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
Do SBA loans in LaPorte County get paid back?
Of the 38 loans that have reached a final outcome, 37 were paid in full and 1 charged off, a charge-off rate of 2.6 percent. Loans still running are excluded, because they have not yet succeeded or failed.
How many building permits were issued in LaPorte County?
296 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $91.1 m. Multifamily was 25.3 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for LaPorte County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to LaPorte County come from?
The largest single origin is Porter County, with 527 households. Arriving households report an average income of $70,930 against $54,210 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for LaPorte County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for LaPorte County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
LaPorte County
Cities and places in LaPorte.
21 Census places lie wholly or partly in LaPorte County. All 21 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | city | 31,814 | 55 | Wholly in this county |
| La Porte | city | 22,449 | 46 | Wholly in this county |
| Westville | town | 5,279 | 10 | Wholly in this county |
| Trail Creek | town | 2,351 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Kingsford Heights | town | 1,358 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Hudson Lake | CDP | 1,347 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wanatah | town | 1,178 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Long Beach | town | 1,111 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Fish Lake | CDP | 684 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| La Crosse | town | 651 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hanna | CDP | 529 | 4 | Wholly in this county |
| Michiana Shores | town | 364 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wellsboro | CDP | 343 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Pottawattamie Park | town | 247 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rolling Prairie | CDP | 238 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Union Mills | CDP | 233 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Saugany Lake | CDP | 217 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Kingsbury | town | 210 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Duneland Beach | CDP | 139 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| South Center | CDP | 108 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Stillwell | CDP | 12 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 5 of the county's 128 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in LaPorte County, the largest being Rolling Prarie (2), Mill Creek (2), Hobart (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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