Economy & Jobs — Porter, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,542 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,778 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,694 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 26.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.6% |
| Professional | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 133 |
| Fast Food | 133 |
| Physician Offices | 83 |
| Law Offices | 79 |
| Insurance Agencies | 66 |
| Dental Offices | 65 |
| Beauty Salons | 54 |
| Gas Stations | 53 |
| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| Auto Repair | 41 |
| Commercial Banks | 40 |
| Coffee Shops | 36 |
| Hotels Motels | 27 |
| Accounting Firms | 25 |
| Child Day Care | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
