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Porter

Washington · 204 residents · 8.873 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2019. Median home value is $328,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
204
+67%since 2019
from 122 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+67%since 2019
from 14 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−32%since 2019
from 64.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
83130178225272201020202024Porter
2024155
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,299
+7%since 2019
from $30,250 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services23.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $326,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
1.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(176)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(9)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.3%(33)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Female
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter, Washington?

Porter, Washington has about 204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Porter, Washington expensive?

In Porter, Washington, the median home is worth about $328,000.

How educated are people in Porter, Washington?

About 25.9% 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 0.0% of people in Porter, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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