PORT LAVACA, TX  77979

Total Population: 16,179

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Median Home Value

$137,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,877

Across all households

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino53.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)36.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)6.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Two or More Races1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

16.9%

Male

51.4%

Female

48.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.8%

No Health Insurance

9.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,877

Mean Household Income

$86,607

Per Capita Income

$36,552

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$137,700

Median Rent

$1,065/mo

Total Housing Units

7,797

Owner-Occupied

76.0%

Renter-Occupied

24.0%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Married Couple Households

55.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.3%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

86.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 77979.