CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 511.02
Indiana · Porter County · 4,511 residents · 56.847 sq mi
Notable rankings
#63lowest low poverty in IN2.2%#163lowest low rent in IN$748#168lowest low rent burden in IN16.1%#171highest commute in IN31.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Porter County, IN
The short version
Census Tract 511.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
4,511
−1%since 2020
from 4,575 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 80 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,389
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,972 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,133
+37%since 2020
from $29,918 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+7%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Construction2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Other services1.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Public administration0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$251,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $185,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $856 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(304)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(31)
Diversity Score17.1%(781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(4,106)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(339)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(64)
Diversity Score20.7%(934)
Diversity Score
21
+21%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 31.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $87,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $251,400, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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