Port Lavaca, TX

Port Lavaca, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun county, is 26 miles SE of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. There are 12,035 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Port Lavaca

In Port Lavaca, about 56% of adults are married. The faces of Port Lavaca are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Males are more numerous in Port Lavaca than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Lavaca had a median family income of $38,250.

Political Inclinations

Port Lavaca folks tended to give their money ($7,785) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Port Lavaca Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Port Lavaca that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Port Lavaca, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Port Lavaca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Port Lavaca, TX

Comparing Port Lavaca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Port Lavaca Almanac

Port Lavaca Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Port Lavaca Public Libraries

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Port Lavaca Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Port Lavaca residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Port Lavaca, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Port Lavaca Hospitals

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
815 N VIRGINIA STREET
(361) 552-6713
Emergency Service: No

Wal-Mart in Port Lavaca

Port Lavaca High Schools (2004)

CALHOUN H S
201 SANDCRAB BLVD
361-552-3775
Serves 1,142 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

HOPE H S
300 ALCOA DR #12
361-552-7084
A Non-traditional School
Serves 55 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

J J A E P
300 ALCOA DR #12
361-552-7084
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Port Lavaca Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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