Porter County, IN

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2021 Population

172,353

1.69% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

0.508% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.1%

7.51% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$76,736

6.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,100

8.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

82,526

2.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Porter County, IN had a population of 172k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $76,736. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Porter County, IN grew from 169,482 to 172,353, a 1.69% increase and its median household income grew from $72,255 to $76,736, a 6.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Porter County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.41%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.37%).

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 (1,102 degrees awarded in 2021) and College of Court Reporting Inc (6 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Porter County, IN was $210,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

Most people in Porter County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 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 172k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.75% of Porter County, IN residents were born outside of the country (6.47k people).

In 2021, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Porter County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.1k White (Hispanic) and 6.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Porter County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Porter County, IN was 98.5%, 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)
141k ± 615
White (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 864
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.57k ± 351

10.5%

Hispanic Population

18.1k people

10.5% of the people in Porter County, IN are hispanic (18.1k 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
100,393 ± 7,721 people
India
33,054 ± 4,453 people
China
20,560 ± 3,515 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 100,393 Indiana residents, followed by India with 33,054 and China with 20,560.

Foreign-Born Population

3.75%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.47k people

3.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.37k people

As of 2021, 3.75% of Porter County, IN residents (6.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Porter County, IN was 3.76%, 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
3,446 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
1,478 ± 297
Gulf War (2001-)
1,474 ± 280

Porter County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Porter County, IN employs 82.5k people. The largest industries in Porter County, IN are Manufacturing (13,821 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,530 people), and Retail Trade (7,953 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,214), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,779), and Manufacturing ($76,094).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,653. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

82.5k

2021 Value

± 2,326

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Porter County, IN grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 80.6k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Porter County, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,640 people), Management Occupations (8,628 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,909 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

82.5k

2021 Value

± 2,326

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Porter County, IN grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 80.6k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Porter County, IN, are Manufacturing (13,821 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,530 people), and Retail Trade (7,953 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

$60,613

Median earning men ± $2,667

$32,719

Median earning women ± $1,452

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($82,679), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,370), and Information ($80,433).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,345), Wholesale Trade ($46,184), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,632).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.63M
Manufacturing
$1.53M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$250k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $74B, followed by Mixed freight ($43.5B) and Machinery ($35.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value in Indiana

$895B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

92.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 92.4% to $895B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$38.6B
Ohio
$37.8B
Michigan
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $38.6B, followed by Ohio with $37.8B and Michigan and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2021, universities in Porter County, IN awarded 1,108 degrees. The student population of Porter County, IN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,243 male students and 1,798 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Porter County, IN are White (738 and 72.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (99 and 9.72%), Black or African American (68 and 6.68%), and Unknown (59 and 5.8%).

The largest universities in Porter County, IN by number of degrees awarded are Valparaiso University (1,102 and 99.5%) and College of Court Reporting Inc (6 and 0.542%).

The most popular majors in Porter County, IN are Registered Nursing (140 and 12.6%), Information Technology (49 and 4.42%), and General Business Administration & Management (49 and 4.42%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Porter County, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,041 (40.9% men and 59.1% 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 2021 there were 3,041 students enrolled in Porter County, IN, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,106 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
33 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Porter County, IN was General Psychology with 33 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
1,102 degrees awarded
College of Court Reporting Inc
6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valparaiso University with 1,102 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 468 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Porter County, IN, which is 0.731 times less than the 640 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 738 degrees mean that there were 7.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 99 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 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,396) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.727% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (856k).

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 $210,100 in 2021, which is 0.858 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $193,500 to $210,100, a 8.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Porter County, IN is 75.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Porter County, IN have an average commute time of 28.8 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 $76,736. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Porter County, IN was Census Tract 504.05 with a value of $134,250, followed by Census Tract 510.05 and Census Tract 506.03, with respective values of $129,435 and $124,727.

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.996%.

Housing

Property

$210,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,209

$50,603

Median Property Taxes

±$1,574

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

75.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.5% of the housing units in Porter County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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 504.05
Census Tract 510.05
Census Tract 506.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Porter County, IN was Census Tract 504.05 with a value of $134,250, followed by Census Tract 510.05 and Census Tract 506.03, with respective values of $129,435 and $124,727.

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.

$76,736

Median Household Income

± $2,351

67k

Number of Households

± 2,078

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Porter County, IN grew to $76,736 from the previous year's value of $72,255.

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.

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2021, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Worked At Home (7.46%)
Carpooled (6.8%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Porter County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.46%) and those who carpooled to work (6.8%).

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

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Porter County, IN have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.97% 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 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.996%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Porter County, IN (17k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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 2022, 9.9% of the children was living in poverty in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.3%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 96.9 in Porter County, IN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 68.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Porter County, IN has health coverage, with 59.1% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.735% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Porter County, IN see 1638 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (1585 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,638 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Porter County, IN

Primary care physicians in Porter County, IN see an average of 1,638 patients per year. This represents a 3.34% increase from the previous year (1,585 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.87%

Uninsured

59.1%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.735%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Porter County, IN declined by 8.78% from 5.34% to 4.87%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.3% in Porter County, IN.

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

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