Porter, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,208
Population
843/sq mi density
$74,155
Median Income
$37,778 per capita
$259,700
Home Value
$303,926 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
19
Violent Crime/100K
192 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,155 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$259,700 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,208
Census 2023
Population Density
843
per square mile
Land Area
6.5
square miles (16.8 km²)
Median Age
41.8 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.9%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
16.2%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
6.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.8%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.3%
13% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.7%
22% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.428
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,208 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 843 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.2% |
| Female | 54.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.8% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 11.3% |
| Health Insurance | 93.3% |
| Uninsured | 6.7% |
| Broadband Access | 96.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.428 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |