Port Lavaca, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Port Lavaca

Indianola / Alamo Beach

Schicke Point Community / El Campo Club Community

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Port Lavaca

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Households with Children

29.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,178

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.7%
Working Age (35-54): 19.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 21.5%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 27.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.1%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 34.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 62.7%
Asian: 7.0%
Black or African American: 4.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 65.4%
South Asian: 12.7%
Southeast Asian: 21.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.2%
Puerto Rican: 1.3%
Cuban: 2.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.1%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 7.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 58.8%
Spanish: 33.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.3%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources