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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Porter

Indiana · 4,972 residents · 6.161 sq mi
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Porter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $125,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,972
+59%since 1990
from 3,118 in 1990
1990 – 2025
807 / sq mi
+59%since 1990
from 506 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−3%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Porter
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,625
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,665 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,615
+67%since 1990
from $14,701 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$125,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$674
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $416 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
28.1% rent
2.5
+48%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,055)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(78)
Asian1.6%(51)
Diversity Score10.7%(333)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(4,604)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(233)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score14.6%(727)
15
+37%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.7%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter, Indiana?

Porter, Indiana has about 4,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Porter, Indiana?

The typical household in Porter, Indiana earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter, Indiana expensive?

In Porter, Indiana, the median home is worth about $125,500, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Porter, Indiana?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Porter, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter, Indiana?

About 6.5% of people in Porter, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porter, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Porter, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,854 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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