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Laporte, CO
Census-designated place in Larimer County, Colorado.
Population
1,771
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
0
Laporte and its ZIP codes
Laporte at a glance
- Laporte is about 5.1 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,313 a year, 9% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $452,600 (16% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,354 a month.
Local data for Laporte, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laporte, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,313
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$452,600
Median rent
$1,354/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.2%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (545), Irish Americans (205), French Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Larimer County. PPP loans are for Laporte.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,913
171,281 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,894
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $6,977 per person
How people get to work
Laporte, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle10.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home33.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laporte, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,737
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
794
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Laporte, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Laporte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort CollinsCity | 6.7 mi | 57.2 |
| WellingtonTown | 8.5 mi | 3.8 |
| TimnathTown | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| SeveranceTown | 17 mi | 12.9 |
| WindsorTown | 17 mi | 26.3 |
| LovelandCity | 17 mi | 35.8 |
| PierceTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| NunnTown | 19 mi | 4 |
| AultTown | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| JohnstownTown | 22 mi | 15.6 |
| EatonTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| BerthoudTown | 24 mi | 13 |
| GreeleyCity | 26 mi | 50.1 |
| Red Feather LakesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.1 |
| Estes ParkTown | 27 mi | 6.7 |
| MillikenTown | 27 mi | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laporte, CO in?
- Laporte is in Larimer County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Laporte, CO?
- About 1,771 people live in Laporte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laporte?
- Nearby places include Fort Collins (6.7 mi), Wellington (8.5 mi), Timnath (11 mi), Severance (17 mi), Windsor (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023