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Porter

Minnesota · 166 residents · 1.996 sq mi
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Porter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

166
−13%since 2000
from 190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
83 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
49.0
+21%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1621741851962081990201020202024Porter
2024191
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,875
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$28,826
+123%since 2000
from $12,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
9.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
78.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
22.0% rent
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(185)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
6
+125%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
87.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
29.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
56.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
1.3%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Porter, Minnesota?

Porter, Minnesota has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porter, Minnesota?

The typical household in Porter, Minnesota earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter, Minnesota expensive?

In Porter, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $67,500.

How educated are people in Porter, Minnesota?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Porter, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter, Minnesota?

About 9.4% of people in Porter, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porter, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Porter, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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