Demographics & People — Porter, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,208 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,200 |
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| Median Age | 43.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,077 |
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| Family Households | 1,366 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3059 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,422 |
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| Black or African American | 61 |
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| Asian | 78 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 844 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,386 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,322 |
| Other groups | 915 |
| Irish | 794 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 619 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 566 |
| English | 470 |
| Polish | 312 |
| Swedish | 253 |
| Norwegian | 244 |
Language
| English Only | 4,551 |
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| Spanish | 152 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,905 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 299 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,273 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Porter, Indiana.
