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Porter

Indiana · 5,210 residents · 6.161 sq mi
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Porter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $202,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,210
+5%since 2000
from 4,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+27%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Porter
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(228)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(339)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(350)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(341)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(320)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(610)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(681)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.3%(747)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(803)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(519)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(209)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(63)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,804
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,961
+34%since 2000
from $24,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $674 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−17%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(4,604)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(233)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(4,363)
Black2.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(488)
Asian1%(53)
Other1.2%(65)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican8.4%(407)
Mexican8.2%(397)
Argentine0.5%(24)
Asian origin
Thai1.1%(54)
Chinese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German21.8%(1,055)
Irish14.1%(684)
Polish9.8%(473)
English7.2%(347)
Swedish7%(338)
Norwegian5.9%(287)
Italian5.1%(245)
Scottish3.2%(155)
Dutch2.9%(138)
French2.3%(111)
American2.2%(107)
Czech1.9%(93)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1%(46)
Lithuanian0.9%(43)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(36)
Greek0.7%(35)
Hungarian0.6%(29)
Croatian0.4%(21)
British0.4%(19)
Slovak0.3%(13)
Welsh0.2%(12)
Belgian0.2%(11)
Palestinian0.2%(10)
Swiss0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(586)
Married57.1%(1,145)
Widowed4.7%(95)
Divorced8.9%(178)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(778)
Married50.4%(1,215)
Widowed3.3%(80)
Divorced14%(338)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter, Indiana?

Porter, Indiana has about 5,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porter, Indiana?

The typical household in Porter, Indiana earns about $85,804 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 $202,600, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

How educated are people in Porter, Indiana?

About 31.4% 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 4.6% 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 2,092 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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