Economy & Jobs — Porter County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments3,714
Total Employees55,169
Avg Annual Employment63,768
Avg Annual Pay$58,217
Total Annual Wages$3,712,403,984
Annual Payroll (thousands)$3,051,308
Unemployment Rate4.2%

Income

Median Household Income$82,915
Poverty Rate9.3%
IRS Returns86,170
Total AGI (thousands)$7,609,177
Average AGI per Return$88,304

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,124,723,433
Per Capita$6,493
Population Basis173,215

Agriculture

Total Farms66
Land in Farms (acres)122,238
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,852
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants133
Fast Food133
Bars21
Coffee & Snacks36