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Porter

Washington · 155 residents · 8.873 sq mi
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Population has grown 19% since 2023. Median home value is $398,500. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
+19%since 2023
from 130 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+19%since 2023
from 15 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+1%since 2023
from 59.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
83130178225272201020202024Porter
2024155
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$73,590
Unchangedsince 2023
from $73,822 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+11%since 2023
from 0.476 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance36.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services36.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $327,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
−6%since 2023
from 35.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
Female
28.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter, Washington?

Porter, Washington has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Porter, Washington expensive?

In Porter, Washington, the median home is worth about $398,500.

How educated are people in Porter, Washington?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Porter, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter, Washington?

About 13.5% of people in Porter, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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