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Porter

Oklahoma · 561 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 $37,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% 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 $78,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

561
−2%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
328 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3684565456337221990201020202024Porter
2024623
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,639
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,681
+121%since 2000
from $10,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
16.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$78,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$744
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
66.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
2.1
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(462)
Black3.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(354)
Black5.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(22)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other19%(107)
Diversity Score59.8%(336)
60
+340%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
87.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
52.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
28.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
24.2%
−51.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Porter, Oklahoma?

Porter, Oklahoma has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porter, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Porter, Oklahoma earns about $37,639 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Porter, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% 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 16.9% 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 36 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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