La Porte City City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2275 residents, 936 households, and 643 families in the city. The population density was 866.3 people per square mile (334.48/km˛), giving it the 407th most densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 980 housing units at an average density of 372.6 per square mile (143.86/km˛). The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.3 years, The median age of males was 35.2 years, for females the median age was 39.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2256 White, 3 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $37540, making its Iowa's 284th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $46544, making its Iowa's 245th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19266, it is Iowa's 180th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $21063, Median income for males is $27893, compared with $17021 for females.
In 2000, 579 pupils and students, of which 52.5% are male and 47.5% are female, 25.45% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.15% nursery or pri school, 6.22% kindergarten, 43.01% elementary school, 27.63% high school and 13.99% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2275 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2321 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2319 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2303 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2278 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2274 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2272 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2255 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2242 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2231 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2238 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 135 | 114 | 249 |
| High school | 101 | 59 | 160 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 61 | 81 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte City city, Iowa | $37540 | $46544 | $19266 |
| Black Hawk County, Iowa | $37266 | $47398 | $18885 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |