Porter County, IN

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2022 Population

173,355

0.581% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.1

1.26% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.31%

7.91% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$82,915

8.05% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$242,300

15.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

83,577

1.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Porter County, IN had a population of 173k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $82,915. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Porter County, IN grew from 172,353 to 173,355, a 0.581% increase and its median household income grew from $76,736 to $82,915, a 8.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Porter County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.39%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%).

None of the households in Porter County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Porter County, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Porter County, IN are Valparaiso University (1,025 degrees awarded in 2022) and College of Court Reporting Inc (8 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Porter County, IN was $242,300, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Porter County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Porter County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Porter County, IN borders Cook County, IL, Jasper County, IN, Lake County, IN, LaPorte County, IN, Starke County, IN, and Berrien County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Porter County, IN is home to a population of 173k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.63% of Porter County, IN residents were born outside of the country (6.3k people).

In 2022, there were 14.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Porter County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.58k White (Hispanic) and 6.92k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Porter County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Porter County, IN was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Porter County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Porter County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
140k ± 656
White (Hispanic)
9.58k ± 771
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.92k ± 407

10.8%

Hispanic Population

18.7k people

10.8% of the people in Porter County, IN are hispanic (18.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Porter County, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

3.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.3k people

3.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.47k people

As of 2022, 3.63% of Porter County, IN residents (6.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Porter County, IN was 3.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Porter County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,214 ± 388
Gulf War (1990s)
1,561 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,549 ± 284

Porter County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Porter County, IN employs 83.6k people. The largest industries in Porter County, IN are Manufacturing (14,886 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,576 people), and Retail Trade (8,312 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($106,189), Utilities ($97,348), and Manufacturing ($79,640).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

83.6k

2022 Value

± 2,366

1.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Porter County, IN grew at a rate of 1.27%, from 82.5k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Porter County, IN, are Management Occupations (9,450 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,389 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,939 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Porter County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.6k

2022 Value

± 2,366

1.27%

1 Year growth

± 3.94%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Porter County, IN grew at a rate of 1.27%, from 82.5k employees to 83.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Porter County, IN, are Manufacturing (14,886 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,576 people), and Retail Trade (8,312 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Porter County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Porter County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,633

Median earning men ± $2,972

$35,749

Median earning women ± $1,935

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($87,522), Wholesale Trade ($80,089), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,288).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,231), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,517), and Manufacturing ($45,491).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,518
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
899
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
854
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Porter County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.91%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.91%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Porter County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.91%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Porter County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Porter County, IN awarded 1,033 degrees. The student population of Porter County, IN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,334 male students and 1,810 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Porter County, IN are White (754 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (109 and 11.2%), Black or African American (36 and 3.69%), and Two or More Races (28 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Porter County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Valparaiso University (1,025 and 99.2%) and College of Court Reporting Inc (8 and 0.774%).

The most popular majors in Porter County, IN are Registered Nursing (147 and 14.2%), General Business Administration & Management (59 and 5.71%), and General Business (44 and 4.26%).

The median tuition cost in Porter County, IN for private four year colleges is $43,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Porter County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.38%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,144 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,144 students enrolled in Porter County, IN, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,015 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
147 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Porter County, IN was General Psychology with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Porter County, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Valparaiso University
1,025 degrees awarded
College of Court Reporting Inc
8 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valparaiso University with 1,025 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 424 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Porter County, IN, which is 0.696 times less than the 609 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 754 degrees mean that there were 6.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 109 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,396) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,286) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Porter County, IN was $242,300 in 2022, which is 0.86 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $210,100 to $242,300, a 15.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Porter County, IN is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Porter County, IN have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Porter County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Porter County, IN is $82,915. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Porter County, IN was Census Tract 506.03 with a value of $133,674, followed by Census Tract 510.05 and Census Tract 504.05, with respective values of $132,207 and $129,375.

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.71%.

Housing

Property

$242,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,078

$52,320

Median Property Taxes

±$1,673

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Porter County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Porter County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2022

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 77% of the housing units in Porter County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Porter County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 506.03
Census Tract 510.05
Census Tract 504.05

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Porter County, IN was Census Tract 506.03 with a value of $133,674, followed by Census Tract 510.05 and Census Tract 504.05, with respective values of $132,207 and $129,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Porter County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,915

Median Household Income

± $2,191

67.9k

Number of Households

± 2,122

In 2022, the median household income of the 67.9k households in Porter County, IN grew to $82,915 from the previous year's value of $76,736.

The following chart displays the households in Porter County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Porter County, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Worked At Home (7.75%)
Carpooled (6.82%)

In 2022, 82.6% of workers in Porter County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.75%) and those who carpooled to work (6.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Porter County, IN have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.83% of the workforce in Porter County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Porter County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Porter County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Porter County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.71%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Porter County, IN (15.8k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Porter County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Porter County, IN has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.831% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Porter County, IN see 1710 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year (1638 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1796 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,710 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Porter County, IN

Primary care physicians in Porter County, IN see an average of 1,710 patients per year. This represents a 4.4% increase from the previous year (1,638 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Porter County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.32%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.831%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Porter County, IN grew by 9.2% from 4.87% to 5.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Porter County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38.3 in Porter County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Porter County, IN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.4% in Porter County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Porter County, IN.