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Porter, IN


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Porter, Indiana

Porter, Indiana, in Porter county, is 14 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 34 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is in the Gary area. There are 4,972 residents in Porter.

The People and Families of Porter

In Porter, about 58% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Porter.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Porter had a median family income of $60,254. Most of the residents of Porter tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Porter. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Porter folks tended to give their money ($500) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Porter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Porter that were owner-occupied was 71%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Porter housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Porter, 88% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Porter use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Porter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPorter Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Porter Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Porter Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Porter Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Porter People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Porter College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Porter Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Porter, IN

Comparing Porter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21

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