Laporte borough, Pennsylvania
Laporte borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Laporte borough is a geographic entity located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 312. The land area covers 1.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 312 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 70.3 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 93 | ±31 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 242 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 93 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 149 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $174,000 | ±$113,578 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,250 | ±$19,268 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,393 | ±$4,764 |
| Poverty Rate | 5% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±18.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 64 | ±29 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.4% | ±15.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF LAPORTE
GUS Population: 318 (2024)
ID: 139804
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 125, LAPORTE PA 18626-0125
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GUS Population: 5,927 (2024)
ID: 173739
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
245 MUNCY ST, STE 200, PO BOX 157, LAPORTE PA 18626
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Laporte | KG-06 | Laporte, PA | |
| Regular School Laporte | 07-12 | Laporte, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lairdsville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Picture Rocks, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hughesville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hughesville, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hughesville, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SULLIVAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 206 CENTER STREET, DUSHORE, PA, 18614 |
(570) 928-9352
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HUGHESVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 146 SOUTH 5TH STREET, HUGHESVILLE, PA, 17737 |
(570) 584-3762
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MONROETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 149 DALPIAZ DR, MONROETON, PA, 18832 |
(570) 265-2871
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WYALUSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 115 CHURCH STREET, WYALUSING, PA, 18853 |
(570) 746-1711
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MUNCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 108 SOUTH MAIN ST, MUNCY, PA, 17756 |
(570) 546-5014
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TOWANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 104 MAIN ST, TOWANDA, PA, 18848 |
(570) 265-2470
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GREEN FREE LIBRARY OF CANTON
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 38 N. CENTER STREET, CANTON, PA, 17724 |
(570) 673-5744
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAPORTE, PA US, located 0.4 miles from Laporte borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2° | 13.9° | 21.5° | 4.49" | 19.9" |
| February | 31.7° | 14.7° | 23.2° | 3.08" | 17.1" |
| March | 39.9° | 22.2° | 31.1° | 3.77" | 11.2" |
| April | 53.7° | 33.2° | 43.4° | 4.21" | 3.1" |
| May | 65.1° | 44.4° | 54.7° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| June | 73.0° | 53.5° | 63.3° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.6° | 57.6° | 67.6° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.4° | 56.2° | 65.8° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.3° | 48.9° | 58.6° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.2° | 38.3° | 47.2° | 4.63" | 0.9" |
| November | 44.1° | 28.9° | 36.5° | 3.82" | 5.0" |
| December | 33.9° | 20.2° | 27.1° | 4.41" | 12.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eagles Mere borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
| Mildred CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Forksville borough | Borough | 7.6 mi | — |
| Elk Grove CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Dushore borough | Borough | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211341512. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.