Laporte city, Minnesota
Laporte city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Laporte city is a geographic entity located in Hubbard County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 148. The land area covers 0.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 148 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.3 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 31 | ±15 | 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 | 49 | ±20 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 31 | ±15 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18 | ±15 |
| Median Home Value | $159,400 | ±$44,801 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,375 | ±$37,842 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,877 | ±$5,524 |
| Poverty Rate | 35.2% | ±18% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 25 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 36 | ±19 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 54.8% | ±23.6% |
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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CITY OF LAPORTE
GUS Population: 142 (2024)
ID: 192093
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 159, LAPORTE MN 56461-0159
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GUS Population: 22,050 (2024)
ID: 128638
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
301 COURT AVE, PARK RAPIDS MN 56470-1483
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | CASS LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CASS LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CASS LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CASS LAKE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | BEMIDJI, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LAPORTE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LAPORTE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAPORTE, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | WALKER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WALKER, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leech Lake Tribal College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 6945 Little Wolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN, 56633 |
2183354200
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WALKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 203 TOWER AVE W, WALKER, MN, 56484 |
(218) 547-1019
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Oak Hills Christian College
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College | 16.1 mi away | 1600 Oak Hills Rd SW, Bemidji, MN, 56601-8834 |
2187518670
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CASS LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 223 CEDAR, CASS LAKE, MN, 56633 |
(218) 335-8865
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Northwest Technical College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 905 Grant Avenue SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601-4907 |
2183336600
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BEMIDJI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 509 AMERICA AVENUE, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601 |
(218) 751-3963
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Bemidji State University
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College | 19.3 mi away | 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 |
8004752001
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PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.8 mi away | 210 W 1ST STREET, PARK RAPIDS, MN, 56470 |
(218) 732-4966
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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 WALKER, MN US, located 12.0 miles from Laporte city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3° | 0.7° | 10.0° | 0.75" | — |
| February | 25.4° | 4.2° | 14.8° | 0.74" | — |
| March | 37.8° | 17.6° | 27.7° | 1.18" | — |
| April | 52.0° | 30.9° | 41.4° | 2.18" | — |
| May | 66.0° | 44.4° | 55.2° | 3.32" | — |
| June | 74.6° | 54.6° | 64.6° | 4.29" | — |
| July | 79.0° | 59.1° | 69.0° | 4.11" | — |
| August | 76.7° | 57.3° | 67.0° | 3.21" | — |
| September | 68.0° | 48.8° | 58.4° | 3.37" | — |
| October | 53.3° | 36.3° | 44.8° | 2.75" | — |
| November | 37.2° | 21.8° | 29.5° | 1.26" | — |
| December | 24.8° | 8.2° | 16.5° | 0.82" | — |
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 city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lake George CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
| Walker city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Cass Lake city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Akeley city | City | 14.9 mi | — |
| Nevis city | City | 17.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2705735612. • 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.