B
10%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
7%
Household income NAT. AVG.
80%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexLa Porte CityIowaNational
Income per capita$40,526$42,672$44,883
Median household income$87,156$81,387$81,333
Median income owner occupied$98,720$98,724$106,172
Median income renter occupied$49,822$45,890$52,080
Median earnings male$64,003$54,047$54,343
Median earnings female$48,911$36,462$38,439
Unemployment rate1.0%3.2%4.9%
Poverty level8.5%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in La Porte City is 10% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in La Porte City is 7% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in La Porte City is 80% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in La Porte City is 44% lower than the national average

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      $58,098 $87,156 $174,312
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      $54,252 $81,387 $162,774
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      La Porte City median earnings by income bracket

      La Porte City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.4%10.4%
      Manufacturing sector19.8%19.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.3%0.3%
      Wholesale & retail services27.2%27.2%
      Public administration3.4%3.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.3%13.3%
      Education, health & social services9.9%9.9%
      Other14.4%14.4%

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      La Porte City, IA2,623$87,1567.2%

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      Source: The La Porte City, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.