Census ACS · #914 μSA
Port Lavaca Metro Area
The Port Lavaca, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 19,921 residents. The median household income is $71,870 and the median home value is $150,000.
19,921
Population
39
People / sq mi
$71,870
Median Income
$150,000
Median Home Value
The Port Lavaca CBSA covers 507 sq mi of land at 39.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$71,870
Median Household Income
$38,539
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$150,000
Median Home Value
$1,121
Median Rent
76.4%
Homeownership
Education
82.5%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
4.0%
Work From Home
18.3 min
Avg Commute
11.0%
Foreign Born
Port Lavaca spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Port Lavaca, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 19,921 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #914 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Port Lavaca metro area is $71,870, with a per capita income of $38,539.
The Port Lavaca, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Port Lavaca, Tx CBSA (38920) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Port Lavaca: 76.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 19,921 residents, Port Lavaca is a metro area in TX.
Households take in a median $71,870, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $150,000, with typical rent around $1,121.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.9%, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Port Lavaca, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.