Port Lavaca, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Port Lavaca, Texas is 11,410 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 243rd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $65,395, the median home value is $121,000, and the median age is 34.5.
The population has declined 7.4% since 2010 (12,199 → 11,299).
11,410
Population
1124
People / sq mi
$65,395
Median Income
$121,000
Median Home Value
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Port Lavaca covers 10.2 sq mi of land at 1124 people per square mile.
About Port Lavaca, TX
Port Lavaca is defined demographically by education — 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Port Lavaca is a city in Texas with a population of 11,410.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,395 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $121,000, with typical rent around $1,024.
Port Lavaca is among the least college-educated US cities, at 13.8% — below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Port Lavaca city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Port Lavaca city had a population of 12,199 in 2010 and 11,299 in 2024, a -7.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,370 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.54%.
11,299
Population (2024)
12,199
Population (2010)
12,370
Peak (2014)
-0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,199 |
| 2011 | 12,186 |
| 2012 | 12,264 |
| 2013 | 12,294 |
| 2014 | 12,370 |
| 2015 | 12,363 |
| 2016 | 12,337 |
| 2017 | 12,165 |
| 2018 | 12,021 |
| 2019 | 11,854 |
| 2020 | 11,521 |
| 2021 | 11,390 |
| 2022 | 11,300 |
| 2023 | 11,272 |
| 2024 | 11,299 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,395
Median Household Income
$34,571
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$121,000
Median Home Value
$1,024
Median Rent
72.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.1%
High School+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
82.3%
Public Transit
5.1%
Work From Home
16.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.3%
Foreign Born
56.1%
Non-English at Home
7.9%
Veterans
16.6%
With Disability
90.5%
Health Insurance
92.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 25.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Construction | 11.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Port Lavaca, Texas has a population of 11,410 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 243rd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Port Lavaca, Texas is $65,395, with 9.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Port Lavaca, Texas is $121,000, with median monthly rent at $1,024 and a homeownership rate of 72.4%.
The median age in Port Lavaca, Texas is 34.5 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has declined 7.4% since 2010 (12,199 → 11,299).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.