LaPorte County
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- Population
- 111,917
- Area
- 598.29 sq mi (1,549.56 km²), 14.97 sq mi water
- Median age
- 41.1
- Households
- 43,633
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $71,055
- Median house value
- $195,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Congratulations to the The City of La Porte and Mayor Tom Dermody on being named Yamaha Community of the year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations from TEAM WIMS. Mayor Tom will be on WIMS on Friday morning with Ric Federighi at 7:15a on AM 1420, 95.1FM and 106.7FM in Valparaiso and FACEBOOK LIVE
INDIANA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CITY OF LA PORTE AS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for naming the City of La Porte the Yamaha Community of the Year!!! We’re honored and grateful to have the work happening all across our community recognized at…
Dr. Stacey Leva appointed president, CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City
News Release, Franciscan Health: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Stacey Leva, DO, MMM, FAAFP, CPE, was officially welcomed as president and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City during a Missioning Ceremony last week. A Missioning Ceremony is a sacred event in the Franciscan Alliance…
Michigan City shares new way for residents to connect with Google about data center project
The City of Michigan City announced a new way for residents to connect directly with Google related to the company’s data center project. The city shared the following statement on its Facebook page: "Residents who have questions, concerns or feedback related to the Google data…
MCHS MCJROTC Raiders compete at Hobart High School
The Michigan City High School (MCHS) Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) Raider Team competed at Hobart High School on Saturday, September 26. Raiders is a physically demanding competition that requires cadets to combine endurance and teamwork to succeed…
La Porte named Indiana Chamber’s 2026 Community of the Year
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has named the City of La Porte its 2026 Community of the Year. La Porte was selected by an Indiana Chamber panel based on factors including economic development, quality of life, affordability, new housing, business investment, and revitalization…