Laporte, Pennsylvania
Laporte: Borough in central Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
About
Laporte is a city located in the county of Sullivan in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 349 and a population density of 284 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 297 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Laporte
| Population : | 297 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Sullivan County |
| Postal code : | 18626 |
| Area : | 1.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,972 feet / 601 meters |
| Capital city : | Laporte is capital of Sullivan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:15:58 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 241 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Laporte is located at 41°25'26"N 76°29'39"W (41.4239700, -76.4941100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Laporte
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Laporte decreased by 17.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 349 | - | census |
| 2011 | 352 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 351 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 348 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 348 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 348 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 339 | -2.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 340 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 337 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 336 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 297 | -13.13% | estimation process |
Schools in Laporte
College & universities near Laporte, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214643 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | Lehman (PA) | 18627-0217 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Laporte, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Post offices near Laporte
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lapor Post Office | Laporte (PA) | 18626 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- LaPorte , Indiana human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 22,053 people.
- Laporte , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 118 people.
Other cities in Sullivan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Piatt | 1,140 | Township in southwestern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Colley | 598 | Township in eastern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania |
| Dushore | 549 | Borough in northern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania |
| Hillsgrove | 266 | Township in western Sullivan County, Pennsylvania |
| Forksville | 132 | Borough in northern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania |
| Eagles Mere | 112 | Borough in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania |
