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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Porter County

Indiana · 146,798 residents · 418.113 sq mi
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Porter County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,100. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $123,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

146,798
+14%since 1990
from 128,932 in 1990
1990 – 2025
351 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 308 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+11%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
124K138K152K166K179K1990201020202024Porter County
2024175K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,142 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,957
+59%since 1990
from $15,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
23.3% rent
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(126,474)
Black0.3%(431)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,670)
Asian0.8%(1,021)
Diversity Score11.2%(14,408)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(135,334)
Black0.9%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(7,079)
Asian0.9%(1,327)
Diversity Score15.9%(23,301)
16
+42%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.4 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 County, Indiana?

Porter County, Indiana has about 146,798 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Porter County, Indiana?

The typical household in Porter County, Indiana earns about $53,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter County, Indiana expensive?

In Porter County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $123,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Porter County, Indiana?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Porter County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter County, Indiana?

About 5.9% of people in Porter County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porter County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Porter County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,866 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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