Porter County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 174,818 | — | #392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,972 | +17.1% | #350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $281,500 | -0.1% | #724 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,219 | +4.8% | #509 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% | -24.0% | #696 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Porter County has a population of 174,818, making it the #392 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Porter County is $87,972, ranking #350 out of 3,222 counties — 17.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Porter County is $281,500 (-0.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,219/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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95.0% of residents in Porter County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Porter County, Indiana
Porter County, Indiana has a total population of 174,818, making it the 392nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Porter County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Porter County is $87,972, which ranks #350 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Porter County is $281,500, 0.1% below the national median. Renters in Porter County pay a median gross rent of $1,219 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Porter County, 31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.
Porter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.3%).
All data for Porter County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.