Port Lavaca, Texas
Port Lavaca: city in Texas, United States
About
Port Lavaca is a city located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,248 and a population density of 335 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,671 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Port Lavaca
| Population | 11,671 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Different from | Lavaca County |
| Postal code | 77979 |
| Phone Area Codes | 361 |
| Area | 36.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.6150,-96.6261 |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city | Port Lavaca is capital of Calhoun County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:47:50 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 319 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.94% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Port Lavaca is located at 28°36'54"N 96°37'34"W (28.6150000, -96.6260900).
Port Lavaca map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 15...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Port Lavaca decreased by 4.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,186 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,264 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,294 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,370 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,363 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,337 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,165 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,021 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,854 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,671 | -1.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Port Lavaca
1Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
2300 TX-35, Port Lavaca, TX 77979, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Port Lavaca
1City Hall
202 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 View details
Phone: +13615529793 | Website available
2City Secretary's Office
202 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 View details
Phone: +13615529794
3Port Lavaca Projects Manager
202 Virgina St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 View details
Phone: +13615529798 | Website available
People born in Port Lavaca (6)
People born in Port Lavaca, including writer Steven Saylor, Playboy model Hope Dworaczyk, football player Cody Spencer, .
More notable people
- Nelva Gonzales Ramos (Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas) she was born in 22/08/1965
- Victoria Nguyen (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 21/01/2001
- Alex R. Hernandez Jr. (American lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1971
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Port Lavaca, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225502 | University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria (TX) | 77901 |
| 229540 | Victoria College | Victoria (TX) | 77901 |
| 470296 | Manuel and Theresa's School of Hair Design-Victoria | Victoria (TX) | 77902-7076 |
| 229522 | Victoria Beauty College Inc | Victoria (TX) | 77901-6233 |
Closest post offices linked to Port Lavaca.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Port Lavaca Post Office | Port Lavaca (TX) | 77979 |
Other cities in Calhoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seadrift | 1,500 | City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States |
| Point Comfort | 652 | City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Port Lavaca distances to largest Texas cities