La Porte, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 35,371 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +11.0%

Land Area: 18.9 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 20,680 - 56.4%
      Hispanic - 11,936 - 32.6%
      Black alone - 1,688 - 4.6%
      Two or more races - 1,101 - 3.0%
      Asian alone - 373 - 1.0%
      American Indian alone - 142 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.04%

The area around modern La Porte gained fame early in Texas history as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument, in the unincorporated area of La Porte, commemorates the battle. During the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of the nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion, the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. During World War II and afterward, La Porte's economy rapidly shifted toward petroleum/petrochemicals and shipping, which developed as the dominant industries in the Pasadena-Baytown area.

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10 Panel Drug Test, La Porte, TX

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in La Porte TX and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

1009 S BROADWAY ST 0.8 miles

1009 S BROADWAY ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 1.2 miles

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

125 SYLVAN ST 1.2 miles

125 SYLVAN ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

7720 Spencer Hwy 6.1 miles

7720 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

5141 Center St 6.2 miles

5141 Center St
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 6.4 miles

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

2910 CENTER ST 6.4 miles

2910 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2818 CENTER ST 6.4 miles

2818 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 6.5 miles

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213,
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

2800 GARTH RD 6.5 miles

2800 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

2106 CENTER ST 6.5 miles

2106 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 6.6 miles

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

1803 CENTER ST STE A 6.6 miles

1803 CENTER ST STE A
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

1430 CENTER ST 6.7 miles

1430 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

125 E 8TH ST 6.8 miles

125 E 8TH ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

6825 SPENCER HWY 6.9 miles

6825 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

415 BISCAYNE BLVD 7.0 miles

415 BISCAYNE BLVD
EL LAGO, TX 77586
Categories: EL LAGO TX

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 7.0 miles

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

102 W 2ND ST 7.0 miles

102 W 2ND ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2610 N ALEXANDER DR 7.0 miles

2610 N ALEXANDER DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR 7.1 miles

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4002 GARTH RD STE 150 7.4 miles

4002 GARTH RD STE 150
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 7.5 miles

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

1610 W BAKER RD STE B 7.5 miles

1610 W BAKER RD STE B
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4401 GARTH RD 7.6 miles

4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 8.4 miles

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 8.4 miles

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 8.8 miles

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Categories: Nassau Bay TX

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 9.2 miles

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 9.2 miles

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110
Houston, TX 77058
Categories: Houston TX

1202 NASA PKWY 9.7 miles

1202 NASA PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 9.7 miles

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4000 SPENCER HWY 9.8 miles

4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

104 Medical Plaza 9.9 miles

104 Medical Plaza
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

3801 VISTA RD STE 390 9.9 miles

3801 VISTA RD STE 390
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 10.0 miles

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3350 FAIRVIEW ST 10.0 miles

3350 FAIRVIEW ST
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 10.0 miles

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106
Pasadena, TX 77504
Categories: Pasadena TX

610 S MAIN ST 10.1 miles

610 S MAIN ST
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
Categories: HIGHLANDS TX

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 10.6 miles

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Categories: WEBSTER TX

561 Medical Center Blvd., 10.9 miles

561 Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster, TX 77598
Categories: Webster TX

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 11.4 miles

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

520 S SHAVER ST 11.7 miles

520 S SHAVER ST
PASADENA, TX 77506
Categories: PASADENA TX

1102 DICKINSON AVE 12.1 miles

1102 DICKINSON AVE
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

12885 GULF FWY 12.2 miles

12885 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77034
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13469 EAST FWY 12.4 miles

13469 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 12.6 miles

11717 Highland Meadow Dr,
Houston, TX 77089
Categories: Houston TX

11800 ASTORIA BLVD 12.7 miles

11800 ASTORIA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 12.7 miles

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13125 EAST FWY 12.8 miles

13125 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 12.9 miles

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510,
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A 12.9 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4 12.9 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4
BAYTOWN, TX 77523
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

13259 EAST FWY 12.9 miles

13259 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 12.9 miles

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 13.0 miles

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
Categories: LEAGUE CITY TX

13601 Woodforest Blvd 13.1 miles

13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

3354 E FM 528 RD 13.2 miles

3354 E FM 528 RD
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 14.4 miles

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

2106 FM 517 RD E 14.5 miles

2106 FM 517 RD E
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 14.6 miles

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218
Friendswood, TX 77546
Categories: Friendswood TX

8505 GULF FWY STE F 14.7 miles

8505 GULF FWY STE F
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10909 EAST FWY 15.0 miles

10909 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3520 BROADWAY ST 15.6 miles

3520 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

676 FM 517 RD W 15.8 miles

676 FM 517 RD W
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

2018 BROADWAY ST 15.8 miles

2018 BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 15.9 miles

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 15.9 miles

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 15.9 miles

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2211 E BROADWAY ST 15.9 miles

2211 E BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

900 BROADWAY ST 16.0 miles

900 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6969 GULF FWY STE 370 16.3 miles

6969 GULF FWY STE 370
HOUSTON, TX 77087
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4615 I 45 STE 206 17.3 miles

4615 I 45 STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190 18.3 miles

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Categories: LA MARQUE TX

7117 Lyons Ave 18.4 miles

7117 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
Categories: Houston TX

2211A BROADWAY ST 18.4 miles

2211A BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180 18.4 miles

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit, 18.9 miles

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit,
Texas City, TX 77591
Categories: Texas City TX

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY 18.9 miles

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

14025 Delaney St, 19.3 miles

14025 Delaney St,
La Marque, TX 77568
Categories: La Marque TX

3300 FM 1765 STE A 20.0 miles

3300 FM 1765 STE A
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 20.0 miles

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 20.0 miles

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

527 9TH AVE N STE 101 20.1 miles

527 9TH AVE N STE 101
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

302 34TH ST SOUTH 20.2 miles

302 34TH ST SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

2434 CEDAR DR 20.7 miles

2434 CEDAR DR
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Categories: LA MARQUE TX

1100 SMITH DR 20.9 miles

1100 SMITH DR
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

2004 LEELAND ST 21.2 miles

2004 LEELAND ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9723 HOMESTEAD RD 21.2 miles

9723 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8633 BROADWAY #103 21.4 miles

8633 BROADWAY #103
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 21.6 miles

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473
HOUSTON, TX 77010
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 21.6 miles

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 21.6 miles

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3300 CRAWFORD ST 21.8 miles

3300 CRAWFORD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 21.9 miles

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

1200 Binz St, Ste 115 22.5 miles

1200 Binz St, Ste 115
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 22.5 miles

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6411 FANNIN ST 22.9 miles

6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 23.0 miles

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 23.0 miles

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 23.1 miles

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3128 S GORDON ST 23.1 miles

3128 S GORDON ST
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 23.1 miles

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7515 Main Street, Suite 190 23.6 miles

7515 Main Street, Suite 190
Houston, TX 77054
Categories: Houston TX

9321 KIRBY DR 23.6 miles

9321 KIRBY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N 23.8 miles

Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

1917 W GRAY ST 23.8 miles

1917 W GRAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77019
Categories: HOUSTON TX

107 YALE ST STE 200 23.9 miles

107 YALE ST STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

102 West 11th St 24.3 miles

102 West 11th St
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

9563 MAIN ST 24.4 miles

9563 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 24.6 miles

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

235 W 20TH ST 24.8 miles

235 W 20TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 24.8 miles

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 24.8 miles

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY 24.8 miles

5151 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY STE 170 24.8 miles

5151 KATY FWY STE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in La Porte, TX - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in La Porte, TX.
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La Porte Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in La Porte TX, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local La Porte Information

Local Area Info: La Porte, Texas

La Porte (/l? ?p??rt/ l? PORT) is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, within the Bay Area of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 33,800. La Porte is the fourth-largest incorporated city in Harris County.

When La Porte celebrated its centennial in 1992, it was the home of Barbours Cut Terminal, operated by the Port of Houston Authority since 1977. Fifteen years later, the Port of Houston's newest addition, Bayport Terminal, was established just south of La Porte. The area around La Porte has served an increasingly important role in international trade since the 1970s.

The area around modern La Porte gained fame early in Texas history as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument, in the unincorporated area of La Porte, commemorates the battle. During the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of the nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion, the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. During World War II and afterward, La Porte's economy rapidly shifted toward petroleum/petrochemicals and shipping, which developed as the dominant industries in the Pasadena-Baytown area.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 35,371 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +11.0%

Land Area: 18.9 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 20,680 - 56.4%
      Hispanic - 11,936 - 32.6%
      Black alone - 1,688 - 4.6%
      Two or more races - 1,101 - 3.0%
      Asian alone - 373 - 1.0%
      American Indian alone - 142 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.04%

The area around modern La Porte gained fame early in Texas history as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument, in the unincorporated area of La Porte, commemorates the battle. During the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s and 1930s, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of the nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion, the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. During World War II and afterward, La Porte's economy rapidly shifted toward petroleum/petrochemicals and shipping, which developed as the dominant industries in the Pasadena-Baytown area.