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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Porter

Oklahoma · 574 residents · 1.711 sq mi
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Porter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,012. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

574
−4%since 1990
from 597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
335 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 349 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+1%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3684565456337221990201020202024Porter
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,012
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,200 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,718
+25%since 1990
from $8,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.6
+27%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(473)
Black4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.9%(262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(462)
Black3.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(78)
14
−69%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 26.6 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, Oklahoma?

Porter, Oklahoma has about 574 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Porter, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Porter, Oklahoma earns about $21,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter, Oklahoma expensive?

In Porter, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Porter, Oklahoma?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Porter, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter, Oklahoma?

About 19.7% of people in Porter, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porter, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Porter, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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